ACVC 2019: Understanding the difference between hospice and palliative care

October 18, 2019

By Heather Troyer, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice), CVA, CVPP

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Dr. Troyer discusses end-of-life pet care

At this year's Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference, Heather Troyer DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice), CVA, CVPP, staff veterinarian and certified acupuncturist practicing at Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus, New Jersey, spoke with dvm360 about the difference between hospice and palliative care in veterinary medicine.

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