Gratitude doesn’t pay vet bills, but other options can when finances are thin
Much of what families I’m working with appreciate in our time together is being heard, especially as they are moving through decision making with their pet’s changing needs in their senior and geriatric years, or with the news of a terminal diagnosis . It's common that I’m present during vet visits, and so I’m quite aware of the recommendations that are made, why others are not, and the cost of them . And while those costs can look different in hospice and palliative care than when a pet is younger and their needs are typically less complex, it’s understandable that no matter a pet’s time of life, the sticker shock is always palpable. And, the financial aspect of providing a level of medical care that's meaningful for a pet is a critical one. And depending on one’s access to financial resources, that can feel especially oppressive, and I know that other members of veterinary interdisciplinary teams also recognize that. We, along with friends, loved ones, and strangers h...