As veterinary professionals, we are all too familiar with the difficult conversations we have with clients about their pets’ quality of life. BluePearl Pet Hospice understands how difficult navigating the end-of-life journey can be, which is why we are here to be your partner in care. Whether your patient may benefit from hospice or palliative care, multi-modal pain management or in-home euthanasia services, we can provide the additional time and support needed as our visits are measured in hours, not minutes. And as your partner, we will take a collaborative approach to your patient’s car ..read more

Your senior dog is truly a special member of your family. Looking at the distinguished silver threads of fur on his face and the wisdom in his eyes, it’s safe to say he’s come a long way from his younger days of getting into puppy mischief and eating your shoes. As your beloved friend ages, he’ll look to you for special care to ensure he can comfortably do the things he loves to do with you and your family and continue creating a lifetime of cherished memories. Caring for a senior dog involves being mindful of his overall health and comfort levels in day-to-day activities, so you can recogn ..read more

This year, we said goodbye to a dear patient that we had the honor of working with for 15 months. He and his family taught us about resilience, adaptation, creativity, empathy, and the incredible depth and beauty of the human-animal bond. His memory will live on in many, many hearts. This story is dedicated to Ripley, the boy who never stopped adventuring. “What do you think about the little one with the weird eye?” “He’s perfect.” Standing outside of a grocery store, Aaron Murray and Shannon Powers watched as a small brown puppy allowed his sisters to trounce him as they played. The coup ..read more

In-Home Pet Euthanasia helps families ease the passing of their pet in a familiar and comfortable environment. Navigating your pet’s final chapter is never easy, and it’s natural to have questions about your pet’s end of life experience. We’re here to help by answering the most frequently asked questions about the entire in-home euthanasia process. When & How: What’s Best for My Pet? How do I know when it’s time to euthanize my pet? Deciding “it’s time” is the hardest choice you’ll have to make as a pet parent. While there’s not an easy answer, we find the best decision-making ..read more

Saying “goodbye” to your cherished pet is one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever have to make. There are many choices you’ll face in your pet’s end of life journey, and they often involve many complex feelings such as: Guilt – am I making the right choices? Doubt – what if I make the wrong decision? Shame – am I being selfish? Regret – should I have taken action sooner? Relief – is it bad that I feel relieved by my choice? While the euthanasia decision making process is unique for each pet family, it’s normal to experience these challenging emotions. You’re not alone in asking yourself ..read more

Have you seen your senior pet act on a gross habit and not know why? Coprophagia, or feces consumption, is a common behavior in dogs. Your four-legged friend may engage in this behavior for many reasons, including the following, which are most common: Lack of nutrients: If your dog is lacking essential nutrients their diet should provide, they may turn to coprophagia. Malabsorption syndrome: In some instances, a dog may be unable to fully absorb nutrients in the small intestine, leading to malabsorption syndrome. To combat this disease, they may try to consume more nutrients by eatin ..read more

Your pet has a special place in your heart, and a cancer diagnosis may feel devastating and shocking. As you navigate the next steps for your pet, we know how important it is to you to make sure they’re as happy, comfortable, and pain-free as possible. That’s where palliative care comes in. For pets with cancer, palliative care is the key to creating more good days than bad and allowing you to create cherished memories with your pet throughout their cancer journey. What is Pet Palliative Care? Palliative care is the management of all your pet’s symptoms to promote quality of life. The goal ..read more

Grieving the loss of a pet is an incredibly challenging journey that involves many complex emotions. We understand the enormous pain you’re feeling following the death of a beloved family member who left a lifelong imprint on your heart. It’s normal to ask yourself questions like: “How do I get over the loss of a pet? “Where can I find support?” “What should I expect in the grieving process?” We are here to help you understand the deep-rooted emotions you’re facing and provide meaningful support, so you don’t have to walk the path of grief alone. What is Grief? Grief is an emoti ..read more

As your pet enters his final chapter of life, there are a lot of difficult questions that may come to mind, including: “Is my pet in pain?” “Am I making the right decisions?” “Is my pet still enjoying life?” “Am I doing too much…or not enough?” If you’re facing these questions, please know you’re not alone. We understand the challenges you’re experiencing, and we’re here to give you the tools you need to answer these questions. Our guide for evaluating your pet’s quality of life will help you recognize signs of pain in dogs and cats, so you can make informed decisions as they age. Quality ..read more