- Kent State University “Pet Caregiving Study”https://www.kent.edu/kent/news/when-caring-sick-pet-becomes-too-much
- Vicky’s video about Jake & exhaustion of caregiving
- Eileen Anderson book Remember Me? Loving and Caring for a Dog with Canine Cognitive Dysfunction https://dogdementia.com/dog-dementia-book/
- Caregiving is hard — take a break
-excerpt part of book’s caregiving section and the Take A Break paragraphs earlier in book
- Receive support from people who understand
- Read others' experiences
- Ask questions
- Offer solace to others
- Share your own experience
Reader Reviews
Although it’s written for dog families, this book is like a hug for anyone who must contemplate their beloved’s critter’s eventual end. We have three cats and no dogs, but I’m sure this remarkably loving, thorough, and followable guide will hold my hand when we reach the later days of our cats’ lives. We thought … Read more
It’s so hard to euthanize a pet, both for pet parent and for the vet, but it is an act of love. I’ve gone through it twice – for Radar and for Muffin. I wish I had had this guide to help me clarify that the time was coming. This book is a compassionate guide … Read more
Such a thoughtful book for any pet owner (or human!). A gracious and caring guide to a quality end of life for your dog.