Solace Veterinary Services

COVID-19 is disrupting their lives too!

Pet Stress Has Increased During COVID-19, Bringing Behavior Problems As the COVID-19 pandemic closes many schools for the rest of the year and confines nonessential workers and the unemployed to staying at home, many of us are going a little stir crazy, not to mention experiencing feelings of anxiety about what the future holds. Even the youngest elementary school ki...

This story rang true for me in many ways. Having lost a brother and two parents over a 3 year period, I have seen how one clings to life, despite enormous challenges. I see it in my patients as well. I also see the struggles that their families endure. I am not sure I believe in life for the sake of life. I think it is a gift and a mercy to be able to set these spirits free from a mind and body that is no longer serving.

Perspective | I cared for my dying parents. How is caring for my dying dog just as bad? I thought it would be easier to care for an old dog than an old human — or maybe harder. Strangely, it wasn't.