Hospice Care may lead to longer lives
- Christina Chambreau, DVM
- May 15
- 2 min read
Cradle to cradle. Flowers are not, then they are a bud, then they blossom, then fade, then wither, then reappear as a bud…or is it the same bud. Thich Nhat Hanh, a Zen monk, teacher, poet, peace activist, and the author of No Death, No Fear said he asked a new camellia bud if it were the same one that had died 3 weeks before of frost, or if it were a new one. The bud told him it was neither – energetically the flower always exists, sometimes in physical form and sometimes not.
Each of you wonderful people who choose to share your lives with animals will experience grief. You will nurse older animals. You will nurse young animals who develop terminal illnesses. the more self healing modalities you learn (Reiki, HTA, TTouch, massage, flower essences, homeopathy, essential oils and more) the better you can help in these transitions.
RESOURCES FOR HOSPICE CARE
American Association of Human Animal Bond on Hospice
The AVMA hospice guidelines.
JAVMA article.
www.iaahpc.orgInternational Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care,
American Animal Hospital Assoc Guidelines
http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-practice-news-columns/bond-beyond/reflections-on-the-international-symposium-on-veterinary-hospice-care.aspx Article www.pethospice.org Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets Drs. Jeri Ryan and Kathryn Marocchino are the two phenomenal women who made the First and Second International Symposia on Veterinary Hospice Care a reality. I spoke at the second one.
CDs available on conference for $35 at http://www.pethospice.org/FISVHC%20CDs.htm.
Ellen Bittel, DVM
www.BrightHaven.orgHolistic care of older animals. 35 year old cat!! Two great end of life booklets.
http://www.icraeastbay.org/LL_08_FA.pdfThis issue of the Latham Letter was entirely focused on hospice care for animals.
http://www.angelsgate.org/400 animals on a farm. A lot are in hospice. Susan Marino is a passionate advocate.
http://housewithaheart.com/index.shtml is in Maryland -Gaithersburg.
http://www.onehearthealingcenter.com/A page of 20 or more essential oils that could be useful in hospice.
www.2ndchance4pets.orgHelps people treat their animals
http://www.caringforcreatures.comCaring for Creatures Animal Sanctuary, Fluvanna County Virginiahttp://www.peacefulpassings.org/resources.htm
Pet Loss Support Telephone Hotline – Virginia(540) 231-8038 Tuesday and Thursday6-9 pm Eastern Time–staffed by Virginia-Maryland Regional Veterinary School Students
Cornell School of Veterinary Medicine: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/public/petloss/other.htm
VCU Center for Human-Animal Interaction (804) 827-7297
Blessing the Bridge / Rita Reynolds http://www.blessingthebridge.com/about.htm
A Peaceful Journey for Animals – Animal Hospicehttp://www.apeacefuljourneyforanimals.com/hospice.htmCheryl Falkenberry – Behavior Counselor (434) 591-6113 or email to cheryl@centerhillschool.com http://www.centerhillschool.com
Geriatric Animals: Behavior Problems in Cats and Dogshttp://www.cavm.net/Files/Geriatric.htm
Four Flags Over Aspen: ffoa@fourflags.com 1-800-222-9263
Pet’s Edge: http://www.PetEdge.com 1-800-738-3343
Care-A-Lot Pet Supply: http://www.carealotpets.com 1-800-343-7680
J-B Wholesale: http://www.jbpet.com 1-800-526-0388
Ashes to Ashes, Jewelry, Urns & Keepsakes http://www.ashestoashes.comGetting in Touch with Your Dog by Linda Tellington Jones Getting in Touch with Your Cat by Linda Tellington Jones Blessing the Bridge by Rita Reynolds Rainbows and Bridges: An Animal Companion Memorial Kit by Linda Anderson As Time Goes By – Gail Pope Into the Light – Gail Pope
Email me at HealthyAnimals@aol.com to get a copy of my talk:
HOMEOPATHY AND NUTRITIONAL APPROACHES FOR VETERINARY HOSPICE CARE Presented at the 2nd International Symposium on Veterinary Hospice Care, 2009 if you are interested in pursuing this. Several local veterinarians have said this is the main area for growth.
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