Considerations Surrounding Diagnosis of Catastrophic, Life-Threatening, Chronic or Terminal Illness
Treatment options …Exactly what they mean and how to choose among or combine with Alternative and Complimentary Care. How to do so must be determined on an individual basis and not described herein.
Anticipatory Mourning
Pain Control
Nutrition and complicated nutrition requirements/needs for both healthy animals as well as those diagnosed with an illness or condition of any kind
There has recently been a great deal of controversy over “natural” or home prepared and raw diets. There is no single diet or feeding plan that is right for every dog or cat. It is my opinion that every animal (including those in the prime of health with no known illness) deserves a feeding and care plan that is designed for him or her and their own special needs. Perfectly prepared, organic food will not nourish the animal who is intolerant of or allergic to the ingredients! The management of weight and body condition is an essential part of the plan, as well.
Adjustments for Safety and Comfort in and outside the Home
Physical, Massage, Aqua-therapy, Acupuncture and Chiropractic
Quality of Life and Lifestyle
Other Animals, Children and Family Members: Their Reactions and Needs
Home Hospice/Comfort Care
Close of Life
How, When and Under What Circumstances To Help Animals Leave Their Broken Bodies
Care of the Body When Released to Spirit – Cremation ~ Burial ~ Permanent Preservation and Mummification. How to find the one that is right for you and the professionals needed to implement your choice.
Animal Spirit and the After-Life
Memorialization, Grief and Mourning
Examples of Life-Threatening, Catastrophic, Chronic and Terminal Illness
Allergy and Adverse Reaction to Food(s)
Arthritis, Degenerative Joint Diseases and Other Disabling Conditions
Asthma and Other Respiratory Disease
Auto-immune Disorders
Please note: Confusing, Under-addressed, Untreated or Unresolved Behavior Problems Are Also a Serious Life-Altering and Life-Threatening Condition both for Animals As Well As For Their Human Family
Cancer
Diabetes
Dental Disease and Oral Cancer
Disability Resulting From Illness, Advancing Age or Accident
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
Felv / Fiv / FIP ~~~ Hyperthyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Grieving Over the Loss of Another Animal or Human Member of the Family
Kidney or Other Organ Disease/Failure
Recurrent Urinary Tract Disease ~ Incontinence
Seizure and Other Neurological Disorders
Barbara Meyers, Certified Grief Therapist - www.HolisticAnimalConsultingCenter.com - 718-720-5548
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