“Quality of life exams should be approached as an open, objective conversation,” says Jenifer Chatfield, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, Dipl. ACVPM. “Client owners need to be prepared to answer questions and not anticipate being judged. . . there is no right or wrong outcome, no good or bad news . . . there’s just what comes out of the conversation.”
When a pet owner finds themselves being concerned about their pet’s comfort, not just senior pets, it is a good time to talk with a veterinarian.” – Dr. Jen the Vet
Source: AKC TV. Link. (23 minutes) Everyone involved with caring for the pet should be involved in the quality-of-life discussion to determine what is best for the pet that day.
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