Traditional End-of-Life Care for Pets: A Binary System?
Today I had the honor of supporting some dear friends through the palliated, but not hastened, dying process of their cat. She was the ultimate “tough girl” – a barn cat turned beloved family member, a...
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Women Swimming for Hospicare raises over $390,000!
Women Swimming for Hospicare raises over $390,000! This astounding fundraising event that provides direct support to Hospicare & Palliative Care Services of Tompkins County was a sight to behold on...
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Happy Birthday Whole Animal Veterinary Geriatrics!
I am excited to announce that Whole Animal is now: Whole Animal Veterinary Geriatrics & Hospice Services The new name more accurately reflects Whole Animal’s mission, and emphasizes the unique,...
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Why special care for geriatric pets?
Because they have special needs! Whole Animal is proud to be the only veterinary practice in our region exclusively dedicated to this unique time in our pets lives. Meet Jessica, one of our poster dogs...
View ArticleDr. Goldberg is Co-Founder of New Veterinary Hospice Organization
Ithaca’s own Dr. Goldberg has launched the Veterinary Society for Hospice & Palliative Care with her close friend & colleague, Dr. Page Yaxley of Michigan State University. This is the only...
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Today’s Veterinary News Features Drs. Goldberg and Yaxley
Interest is brewing in the development of veterinary hospice within the academic community! Click here to read this excellent overview of the development of the Veterinary Society for Hospice &...
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Support Community For Amputee Pets Explores Veterinary Hospice & Interviews...
Tripawds, the support community for amputee pets, is exploring veterinary hospice this week! Dr. Goldberg’s guest blog is online now,and she will be interviewed on Saturday. Click here to read the...
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Dr. Goldberg is published in Bark Magazine!
Bark magazine has published Dr. Goldberg’s story “Saying Goodbye”, a piece about palliative care featuring Whole Animal patient Stryker, and his family. This exposure within mainstream media is a huge...
View ArticleDr. Goldberg is interviewed by the Ithaca Journal
The Ithaca Journal sat down with Dr. Goldberg for a chat about her work and the future of veterinary hospice and palliative care. This audio file is about 40 minutes long, and addresses issues such as:...
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In the news again! The American Animal Hospital Association puts the...
Services are growing, but clients may not be aware. by Edie Jarolim Pain management, massage therapy, sitter referrals, and family counseling are among the services offered by veterinary practices...
View ArticleVeterinary Hospice Care Basics
Tripawds, the support community for amputee pets, is exploring veterinary hospice this week! Dr. Goldberg’s guest blog is online now,and she will be interviewed on Saturday.
View ArticleSaying Good-Bye
Bark magazine has published Dr. Goldberg’s story “Saying Goodbye”, a piece about palliative care featuring Whole Animal patient Stryker, and his family. This exposure within mainstream media is a huge...
View ArticleDr. Goldberg Ithaca Journal Interview
The Ithaca Journal sat down with Dr. Goldberg for a chat about her work and the future of veterinary hospice and palliative care. This audio file is about 40 minutes long, and addresses issues such as:...
View ArticlePutting the Spotlight on Hospice
Services are growing, but clients may not be aware. Pain management, massage therapy, sitter referrals, and family counseling are among the services offered by veterinary practices focusing on...
View ArticleSpeaking of Loss
Dealing with clients grieving over the loss, or impending loss, of a beloved pet is a routine occurrence in veterinary practices, yet the process can be extremely stressful for veterinarians and their...
View ArticleVeterinary hospice and palliative care: a comprehensive review of the literature
The death of a pet is a universal experience for those who share their lives with animals. In parallel with a rising interest in palliative medicine, hospice care and advance-care planning within human...
View ArticleSocial Work Meets Veterinary Medicine
The first time I considered becoming a social worker was when I was mistaken for one,” says Katherine Goldberg ’18, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), who is studying for her master of social work...
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