Time with loved ones is precious
Memories with loved ones are very valuable
Author recalls his deceased dog around the 4th of July
Had a boxer
They helped each other
Owner and dog slept togeter
good feet smell
corn chipd and sweat
Owner comforted dog during fireworks on July 4
Dog gave blood for other dogs
Owner needed moral support during vet school
provided comfort to the owner
Owner needed a subject to practice on
Dog had allergies
owner/vet gave meds
Dog was friend and helper
during vet school
Every experience should be cherished
Vet explains need to monitor progression of illness
Wants to monitor changes
Wants to make last days best possible
Wants to help owners prepare for death of dog
Changes can dictate care
Memories have more value than money
Vet job and life job are same
make memories
take pictures in your mind
make life more comfortable for our loved ones
prepare for what is to come
help people move to a better way
watch for change that may be hard
watch how the disease moves along
value all experiences with loved ones
Memories of dog strong around 4th of July
Need for dog is part of his soul now
Owner cries when he hears fireworks
feels for dog, but he's not there
super sad dog is gone
no one to comfort
fireworks make owner/vet feel for dog at his side
hard habit to break
dog needed help to get through fireworks
Main topic
Pet owner questions need for end of life care for dog
Owner wants to spend time "rubbing bellies", not doing tests
owner does not want to subject dog to more tests
owner is aware
pet has 3 weeks to live
no treatment for heart cancer
