Learning that your companion animal has a cancer diagnosis can be very overwhelming. It's not unusual to feel very strong emotions, such as fear, anger, and a sense of helplessness. It's easy to shut down, expect the worst, and not know what to do or how to handle the news.
To help our clients deal with the cancer diagnosis, understand their own reactions, learn how to help their pets through a difficult process, and take care of themselves along the way, we've interviewed our social services counselor, who has some great advice.
Caring for your beloved pet who has become ill, or dealing with the loss of that pet can be devastating for any animal owner. Many of us make deep and lasting connections with our pets and think of them as our best friends and members of our family. When it’s time to deal with a long-term illness or death, we may become overwhelmed and unsure of how to cope with our feelings.
Penn Vet has a team of licensed social workers who are here to help when your pet is ailing.