This is Part 11 of our Support Protocols for 14 Common Situations series. The cases described in this series are drawn from everyday scenarios found in general veterinary practice or emergency and specialty practices. Below you’ll find an example of a type of case you’re likely to encounter in practice. This blog’s subject is a case involving helping seniors with pet loss. Situation: Helping Seniors Mrs. Franklin is an elderly woman who lives alone and has been a client of yours for many years. Her beloved dog, Toby, whom she refers to as her “one and only companion,” is dying… Continue Reading
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Suicide Ideation vs. Suicide Intent
National Suicide & Crisis Prevention Hotline: 988 May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The following is an excerpt from the textbook Connecting with Grieving Clients by Laurel Lagoni, MS and Dana Durrance, MA (see copyright below) and is being made available as a free resource for you and your staff. Suicide Ideation Although thoughts and comments about suicide are quite common, truly suicidal clients are very rare. Sometimes clients will say something like the following: “Life means nothing to me without Pepper. Sometimes I wonder why I should go on…” A remark like that is usually a normal reaction to… Continue Reading
Best Pawprint Keepsake Proven by 27 Years in Business!
Today we are travelling back 27 years ago to 1997. The year when the average cost of a gallon of milk was $2.67. The national average gas price was $1.23. 1997 is also the year NASA’s Pathway Probe lands on Mars. The year of the Green Bay Packers first Super Bowl win. Although I may be biased, one of the most exciting things about 1997 was the birth of World by The Tail, Inc., home of the best pawprint keepsake – ClayPaws®, the Original Paw Print Kit™. On April 27th, we will be celebrating 27 years in business – our… Continue Reading
Helping Children: Situational Support Protocols
This is Part 10 of our Support Protocols for 14 Common Situations series. The cases described in this series are drawn from everyday scenarios found in general veterinary practice or emergency and specialty practices. Below you’ll find an example of a type of case you’re likely to encounter in practice. This blog’s subject is a case involving helping children with pet loss. Situation: Helping Children Your client Mrs. Smith is trying to calm down her young son, Jimmy, after the death of their cat, Midas. Standing over him, she murmurs, “Jimmy, the doctor couldn’t save Midas. He was too badly… Continue Reading
Pet Loss Linking Objects
Dog beds, fur covered blankets, dog bowls, their favorite squeaky toy – these are just a few things that can be hard to face after pet loss. I find it difficult to look at those now empty items, but also struggle to hide them away. It can be a hard battle between moving on and wanting to keep the connection with the companion you have lost. I, myself, find comfort in hanging my dog’s collars on my rearview mirror. This reminds me of all the car rides and adventures we were lucky enough to share together. Our family also displays… Continue Reading
Making Referrals: Situational Support Protocols
This is Part 9 of our Support Protocols for 14 Common Situations series. The cases described in this series are drawn from everyday scenarios found in general veterinary practice or emergency and specialty practices. Below you’ll find an example of a type of case you’re likely to encounter in practice. This blog’s subject is a case involving making referrals. Situation: Making Referrals Joan, a good client of many years, doesn’t seem to be handling the loss of her cat very well. When you ask her about it, she replies, “My daughter died three years ago and Betsy was her cat…. Continue Reading
Coping with Pet Loss During the Holidays
The holidays are now in full swing. Family visiting from out of town, students on winter break, decorations going up, shopping being done, the list can go on. We know although this is a festive time of year, it can be a heavy time in your profession. We hear from many of our customers who make comments about how they “better stock up for the holidays” as the rise of euthanasia is prevalent. Although there is no solid data for pet euthanasia during the holidays, many veterinarians usually see a 20-50% increase. Environmental factors and family dynamics are believed to… Continue Reading
Women Entrepreneurship
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day is November 19th, 2023 and was established by WEDO (Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization) in 2013. According to the founder, Wendy Diamond, the organization’s mission is to “bring awareness to girls living in poverty worldwide and empower women across the globe! By celebrating, supporting, and uplifting women entrepreneurs worldwide, we’re creating a more equitable world for women through the power of entrepreneurship.” As a woman-founded company, we’d like to take this chance to celebrate the two women we have to thank for starting this company back in 1997! Our Founders Laurel Lagoni and Debby Morehead are co-founders of… Continue Reading