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Dr. A for Animals

Dr. A for Animals

著者: Sharla Ansorge
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Join veterinarian Sharla Ansorge as she guides you through a wealth of science-supported information that will help you help animals. From learning how best to navigate your pets' health care and daily wellness, to finding ways to live in harmony with your local wildlife, Dr. A and her guests will give you reliable information, tools, and creative solutions so that you can keep your animal friends healthy and happy. 生物科学 科学 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Navigating end of life for beloved pets, coping with grief
    2026/01/01
    In this episode, we discuss how to prepare for emergency room decisions; how to manage and support a chronically or terminally ill pet; thoughts about humane euthanasia, and what to expect if you and your companion animal are faced with this procedure; and how to cope with grief and work towards recovery after losing a beloved animal.Time stamps:3:50: Life threatening emergency situations7:10: Providing comfort asap for a suffering animal9:00: Using prognosis as a guide in decision making11:10: Considering finances and financial aid17:30: Monitoring quality of life in chronically ill animals25:03: Palliative care/hospice care37:00: What does a peaceful end look like?38:09: Conflicting opinions about humane euthanasia44:25: How do we know if it’s too soon?46:40: Dealing with feelings of guilt or selfishness47:30: Humane euthanasia, what to expect58:00: Coping with grief1:01:00: The pain of guilt along with grief1:03:25: Dwelling on traumatic memories1:04:00: The power of happy memories, ritual, and memorials1:08:30: Helping kids copeResources: Financial assistance:https://www.carecredit.com/vetmed/https://scratchpayapp.com/https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/financial-assistance-veterinary-care-costsGrief support:https://www.lapoflove.com/our-services/pet-loss-supporthttps://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/coping-loss-petQuality of life monitoring:https://www.lapoflove.com/how-will-i-know-it-is-time/lap-of-love-quality-of-life-scale.pdfhttps://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951966
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    1 時間 14 分
  • When, Why, and How to Get Your Pet to the Vet
    2025/04/23
    In this episode, we cover basic recommendations for regular preventive health care for a wide variety of companion animal species. We also help you recognize signs of pain or illness in animals that signal the need for emergency care, urgent care, or less urgent medical care. We also outline tips for transporting animals in the car and helping nervous animals get through the travel and handling that occurs with any vet visit. Finally, we've got tips for managing the cost of medical care and finding a vet who can meet your pets' needs.
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    1 時間 16 分
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