Plan to attend a great seminar in Magruder 102 on February 24, 2012, 12:00 – 2:00. Dr. Mary Gardner will present Caring Beyond a Cure: A Look at Geriatric Patient Care Including Hospice and Euthanasia.
Dr. Gardner’s is the founder of Lap of Love, an organization of veterinarians that provides in-home hospice and euthanasia services.
Dr. Gardner is passionate about educating students on what can be the most difficult part of veterinary medicine – helping owners with their geriatric pets and assisting them with the decision of euthanasia. Her presentation will cover:
- The 4 Life Stages of pets
- Veterinary Hospice – what can vets do in clinics and at home
- Managing the 6 most common symptoms in geriatric pets
- Helping families determine Quality of Life for their pet
- Preparing for end of life
- Euthanasia – the process and techniques to making it peaceful for pets and families
