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Quality of Life & End-of-Life Planning

End of life care for dogs: what dog hospice actually means

Somewhere between a hard diagnosis and a final goodbye, there’s a stretch of time that doesn’t have an obvious name. Your dog isn’t dying today. He also isn’t ... <a title="End of life care for dogs: what dog hospice actually means" class="read-more" href="https://loved.vet/blog/end-of-life-care-for-dogs-what-dog-hospice-actually-means/" aria-label="Read more about End of life care for dogs: what dog hospice actually means">Read more</a>

Joaquín Suárez Joaquín Suárez 4 min read
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Dog pain management at home: what actually works beyond a pill bottle

You searched “dog pain management” because you already know something. Your dog hesitates at the bottom of the stairs now. She takes longer to stand up after a ... <a title="Dog pain management at home: what actually works beyond a pill bottle" class="read-more" href="https://loved.vet/blog/dog-pain-management-at-home/" aria-label="Read more about Dog pain management at home: what actually works beyond a pill bottle">Read more</a>

Daniel Mijares Daniel Mijares 13 min read
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Dog dementia: signs, what it looks like at home & families get wrong

Your dog seems fine all morning. By early evening she is pacing in slow circles around the kitchen island, not responding to her name, unable to find a ... <a title="Dog dementia: signs, what it looks like at home & families get wrong" class="read-more" href="https://loved.vet/blog/dog-dementia/" aria-label="Read more about Dog dementia: signs, what it looks like at home & families get wrong">Read more</a>

Joaquín Suárez Joaquín Suárez 17 min read
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Is my cat dying? Signs veterinarians notice that families miss

Your cat has always been in every room you were in. Now she has spent three days in the bathroom closet. Or the reverse: your notoriously aloof cat ... <a title="Is my cat dying? Signs veterinarians notice that families miss" class="read-more" href="https://loved.vet/blog/signs-my-cat-is-dying/" aria-label="Read more about Is my cat dying? Signs veterinarians notice that families miss">Read more</a>

Joaquín Suárez Joaquín Suárez 15 min read
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Cat lethargic, hiding, and not eating: what behavior changes mean in senior cats

Quick answer: if your senior cat is lethargic, hiding, and not eating, call your veterinarian today. A cat who has gone twenty-four hours without food is not in ... <a title="Cat lethargic, hiding, and not eating: what behavior changes mean in senior cats" class="read-more" href="https://loved.vet/blog/cat-lethargic-hiding-and-not-eating/" aria-label="Read more about Cat lethargic, hiding, and not eating: what behavior changes mean in senior cats">Read more</a>

Joaquín Suárez Joaquín Suárez 20 min read
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Dog lethargic, hiding, or acting weird: what behavior changes mean in senior dogs

You searched one of these phrases, or maybe all three. Your dog is lethargic. Or hiding. Or acting strange in a way that is hard to describe. Maybe ... <a title="Dog lethargic, hiding, or acting weird: what behavior changes mean in senior dogs" class="read-more" href="https://loved.vet/blog/dog-lethargic-hiding-or-acting-weird/" aria-label="Read more about Dog lethargic, hiding, or acting weird: what behavior changes mean in senior dogs">Read more</a>

Joaquín Suárez Joaquín Suárez 18 min read
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Is my cat in pain? Signs, body language, and what to do

Cats are built to appear unbothered. The qualities that make them feel so self-sufficient, the composure, the independence, the way they carry on without making a fuss, are ... <a title="Is my cat in pain? Signs, body language, and what to do" class="read-more" href="https://loved.vet/blog/is-my-cat-in-pain/" aria-label="Read more about Is my cat in pain? Signs, body language, and what to do">Read more</a>

Joaquín Suárez Joaquín Suárez 20 min read
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Is My Dog in Pain? Signs, Body Language, and What to Do

You have noticed something. Maybe it is subtle: a slight hesitation before climbing the stairs, less enthusiasm at the door when you come home, more time spent in ... <a title="Is My Dog in Pain? Signs, Body Language, and What to Do" class="read-more" href="https://loved.vet/blog/is-my-dog-in-pain/" aria-label="Read more about Is My Dog in Pain? Signs, Body Language, and What to Do">Read more</a>

Joaquín Suárez Joaquín Suárez 16 min read
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Arthritis in Dogs: Home Remedies and Modifications That Help

There’s a moment many families recognize but rarely talk about: the moment you watch your dog hesitate at the bottom of the stairs, or notice your cat has ... <a title="Arthritis in Dogs: Home Remedies and Modifications That Help" class="read-more" href="https://loved.vet/blog/arthritis-in-dogs-home-remedies/" aria-label="Read more about Arthritis in Dogs: Home Remedies and Modifications That Help">Read more</a>

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Pet Quality of Life: Making Decisions From Love, Not Fear

Few decisions feel as heavy as wondering whether you’re doing the right thing for a pet you love. Most families who reach out to us aren’t asking “is ... <a title="Pet Quality of Life: Making Decisions From Love, Not Fear" class="read-more" href="https://loved.vet/blog/love-isnt-letting-go-too-soon-how-quality-of-life-guides-care-decisions/" aria-label="Read more about Pet Quality of Life: Making Decisions From Love, Not Fear">Read more</a>

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Do dogs know when another dog dies? Signs of grief in surviving pets

If you’ve ever watched your dog pace the house after a companion went missing, or seen your cat stare at a favorite sleeping spot that now sits empty, ... <a title="Do dogs know when another dog dies? Signs of grief in surviving pets" class="read-more" href="https://loved.vet/blog/do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-dies/" aria-label="Read more about Do dogs know when another dog dies? Signs of grief in surviving pets">Read more</a>

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Preparing Your Family for At-Home Pet Euthanasia: What to Expect

The decision to say goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest choices a family can make. For many, opting for at-home euthanasia provides a more ... <a title="Preparing Your Family for At-Home Pet Euthanasia: What to Expect" class="read-more" href="https://loved.vet/blog/preparing-for-pet-euthanasia/" aria-label="Read more about Preparing Your Family for At-Home Pet Euthanasia: What to Expect">Read more</a>

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