Grief is an emotion that is felt by just about every guardian dealing with dog cancer – and it is almost never addressed directly.
In this supportive and nuanced seminar, Dr. Dressler talks about the grueling nature of dealing with dog cancer, and how to cope with it.
This is an important topic for every dog guardian, and deserves a lot more attention than it gets.
After all, the outcome of chronic disease can be affected by the mindset of the dog -- but, also by the mindset of the guardian!
As always, Dr. Dressler also answers reader questions during this seminar.
00:06 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Grief and the dog cancer journey.
11:06 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Managing your emotions and definitions of different types of grief.
12:11 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Emotional overload and the different intensities of grief, and its impact on decision making.
18:44 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Answers reader’s questions on Mast Cell Tumors, aspirates, surgery and wide margins, the appearance of MCT, and supplements and nutraceuticals.
30:38 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Data collection and management and how it effects your treatment plan analysis, your emotions, and your decisions.
34:11 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Benefits of using a dog cancer journal and what to include, and the stages of grief.
46:12 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Establishing a support network.
55:15 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Answers reader’s question on antibiotics, immune system boosters, and treatment plan suggestions.
60:36 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Disenfranchised grief and anticipatory grief in dog cancer.
68:30 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Answers reader’s question on side effects and GI diseases.
74:18 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Creating daily routines in order to cope with grief and guilt.
84:32 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Underserved suffering, and fear of change.