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