A Caregiver's Guide to Pet Hospice Care

This resource is designed for pet parents who wish to honor the unconditional love joy and loyalty their pet has given by providing loving care and peaceful passing at home while working closely with professionals including their family veterinarian. This text was peer reviewed by registered nurses medical doctors human hospice workers grief counselors clergy and Doctors of Veterinary Medicine for accuracy application and overall presentation. Chapter topics include: evolution of hospice care decision making process outside support pain control medications quality of life decisions bereavement. Also includes listings for additional resources and support. Published in conjunction with Peaceful Passing for Pets® a Minnesota non-profit organization for the benefit of pets and their owners everywhere.