Geriatric & Palliative Medicine

Fetch faculty member Leslie Gallagher McMahon, CCMT, CCRT, shared her start in veterinary rehabilitation and how she can work alongside primary care veterinarians

Palliative care and hospice cases require a tailored approach to alleviate pain and provide comfort to patients and their families

Keeping pets physically and mentally engaged as they age is fundamental to their well-being and overall health

Fetch faculty member Leslie Gallagher McMahon, CCMT, CCRT, shared what her company does for pets in need to get them back on their feet

Follow 7 tips to improve care for older patients

YuMove dog joint supplement company provides these invaluable tips that you can share with pet owners

General practitioners can play an integral role in client education and awareness of in-home end-of-life care services

Older felines commonly present signs of multiple disease processes, which can make case management challenging.

Dr Kathleen Cooney emphasizes the importance of listening before giving input to pet owners experiencing this hardship

North Carolina State University found that dogs who slow down physically also slow down mentally

Keeping current with research helps practitioners stay on the cutting edge of palliative care.

Assessing pain, maintaining oral health, and monitoring blood work may lead to improved quality of life

These new guidelines will help senior pets live out their years happy, healthy, and supported

Dr Kathleen Cooney describes the end-of-life care process for those who may be interested in this field

New study reveals some surprising facts

Mary Gardner, DVM, and Coleen Ellis discuss compassionate palliative care

Provide more compassionate support by having 1 person guide grieving clients through the appointment from beginning to end

In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Lynn Hendrix, DVM, CHPV, broaches the topic of end of life care

Understanding the process of growing older can help veterinarians better manage age-associated conditions

Old and young patients have unique needs when it comes to anesthesia. Understanding the pharmacodynamics of sedative, analgesic, and induction agents will improve safety and stability for all your anesthesia patients, regardless of age.