Honoring Our Pets in Their Final Days | Dr. Faith Banks

In this powerful episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age, host Niki welcomes Dr. Faith Banks, DVM, CHPV, a hospice veterinarian from Toronto, to discuss the emotional and practical aspects of end-of-life care for pets. With over a decade of experience in pet hospice and euthanasia, Dr. Banks shares her journey into this specialized field, the importance of quality of life assessments, and how families can make compassionate decisions for their beloved animals. From discussing the challenges veterinarians face in euthanasia training to the heartfelt stories of families saying goodbye, this episode provides valuable insights for pet owners preparing for their pet’s final journey. When is the right time? How can you create a peaceful transition? Dr. Banks shares expert advice, including pet memorialization options and the impact of grief and bereavement. If you’ve ever struggled with losing a pet or wondered about hospice care for animals, this conversation is a must-listen. đź”” Subscribe for more discussions on death, dying, and digital legacies. đź“Ś Follow Dr. Faith Banks on TikTok for more pet hospice insights.

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In this powerful episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age, host Niki welcomes Dr. Faith Banks, DVM, CHPV, a hospice veterinarian from Toronto, to discuss the emotional and practical aspects of end-of-life care for pets. With over a decade of experience in pet hospice and euthanasia, Dr. Banks shares her journey into this specialized field, the importance of quality of life assessments, and how families can make compassionate decisions for their beloved animals.

From discussing the challenges veterinarians face in euthanasia training to the heartfelt stories of families saying goodbye, this episode provides valuable insights for pet owners preparing for their pet’s final journey. When is the right time? How can you create a peaceful transition? Dr. Banks shares expert advice, including pet memorialization options and the impact of grief and bereavement.

If you’ve ever struggled with losing a pet or wondered about hospice care for animals, this conversation is a must-listen.

đź”” Subscribe for more discussions on death, dying, and digital legacies.
đź“Ś Follow Dr. Faith Banks on TikTok for more pet hospice insights.

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