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Animal Hospice:  Caring for a Dying Animal

 

Many of us animal lovers think of our animal companions as family members. The event of an animal dying can be as similarly challenging as losing a human loved one. Hospice in the human field has grown to provide a much needed service to the dying and the ones who care for them.  To find such support when it’s a beloved animal that is close to the end of its’ life can be difficult.  Not every veterinarian offers hospice care and house visits, and can be reached at all those times that burning questions arise for the caretaker.

 

To have euthanasia available to shorten an animal’s life can be of great benefit. Yet many animals have a remarkable will to live out their lives in spite of physical discomfort. This can easily be overlooked when the sole focus is on not wanting the animal to suffer.

 

Being unfamiliar with the natural dying process leaves people feeling helpless, and final decisions are made from a state of fear. Caring for a dying animal is an art, and something to prepare for ahead of time. This gives us more choices, us and our animals, and together we may decide to embrace the process. Euthanasia always remains an option.

 

The seminar SPIRITS in Transition is designed to give tools to people, who consider providing end-of-life care for their animal companion.  As no one really knows when the need for that may arrive, it is never too early to learn about the special needs of dying animals and what is important in animal hospice.

 

The seminar SPIRITS in Transition was created when Holistic Veterinarian Ella Bittel realized that none of her extensive training in traditional and alternative veterinary medicine covered any information about animal hospice and how to care for a dying animal. Originally from Germany, Ella now lives and works in California, offering holistic services for animals. She is a member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, and certified with the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society as well as the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association.  Caring for dying animals and supporting the ones who care for them is one of Ella’s greatest passions.

 

 “All we animal lovers ever want is to do the best for our animal. When it comes to dying, what is best can be more complex than euthanizing.” says Ella. “There is a way to come to peace with the Dying process and discover its life enriching value. Animals can teach us about this if we let them.”

SPIRITS in transition-

a seminar on end-of-life care for animals

 

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