For some pets, being at home can mean less fear, less disruption, and less stress at the end. This short clip explains one important difference between home euthanasia and going to a clinic. Full episode on The Pet Parent Hotline: https://www.petparenthotline.com/7-simple-things-that-instantly-improve-your-pets-life/ 🐾 Grab our free Vet Bill Survival Kit, money-saving…
Many pet parents are waiting for a sign that it’s time, but sometimes that sign never comes. In this clip, Dr. Jack Murray, @DrMurrayHospiceVeterinarian shares the heartbreaking reality that this decision often has to come from you. Watch the full episode for the full conversation or listen on your favorite…
What makes someone get a pet tattoo, and what does that tattoo really represent? In this episode, we look at the deeper meaning behind pet tattoos, from honoring a pet after loss to celebrating the bond, identity, and memories they leave on our lives. This conversation goes beyond ink and…
You don’t need a long explanation to say no to pet sitting. But most people give one anyway, and it actually makes things worse. If you’ve ever found yourself over-explaining, backtracking, or feeling guilty when family assumes you’ll watch their pet, this is why. 🎧 Listen to the full 10-minute…
Think your cat is peeing out of spite? They’re not trying to get back at you, and assuming they are can actually make the problem worse. In this short, you’ll learn what’s really behind “spite peeing” and why your cat keeps going outside the litter box. If you’ve been frustrated,…
You know that moment when you’ve been out of town, walk back into your house, and immediately realize it smells like pets... and not in a cute way? Sometimes it’s not “just pet smell.” It’s that used-the-house-as-a-bathroom, soaked-into-everything kind of smell that you stop noticing when you live in it…
Ever leave town, come home, and realize your house smells like pets the second you walk in? Not just a little dog or cat smell, but that something-is-off, did-they-use-the-house-as-a-bathroom kind of smell? In this episode of The Pet Parent Hotline, I’m joined by Ed Quinlan, President of @ChemDryUSA , to…
How do you know when it’s time to get another pet after loss, if at all? This episode breaks down the emotional and practical signs pet parents often miss, including why “too soon” isn’t always the real issue and what actually matters when making this decision. If you’re second-guessing yourself…
One of the hardest parts of loving a pet is knowing when waiting is no longer kind and moving forward in love even when we're not 100% certain and we don't want to make the decision to euthanize. Watch the full episode for the full conversation, or listen on your…
A pet quality-of-life assessment gave this owner the clarity she had been missing. In this clip, Dr. Jack Murray, @DrMurrayHospiceVeterinarian explains how seeing a score of 2 changed everything. Watch the full episode for more help with one of the hardest decisions a pet parent can face. Listen to the…