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Peace of Mind for Pet Parents Episode 047: The Fear Factor: When Pet Parents Avoid the Vet

Welcome to Peace of Mind for Pet Parents!🐾 Episode 047: The Fear Factor: When Pet Parents Avoid the Vet - What If There Were More Options Than Just Euthanasia? A shocking study of 800,000 end-of-life appointments reveals that 44% of dogs and 59% of cats never see a vet in their final year. Fear, money, and missing options—let's talk about what pet parents really need. Join Karen Wylie, EdD and Gail Pope for an honest conversation about the barriers that keep pet parents from seeking veterinary care when it matters most. From financial stress to fear of bad news, from reactive pets to the hidden crisis that only 2.4% of vet clinics even mention hospice or palliative care services. Timestamps: 00:51 – The Surprising Reality of Veterinary Care Today 03:02 – When Care Decisions Meet Money and Fear 04:09 – Conventional, Holistic, and the Bias We Carry 09:09 – Fear in the Exam Room and Beyond 11:47 – What the Data and Real Life Teach Us 19:14 – The Missing Option and a Kinder Way Forward What We Discuss: ✅ Why nearly half of all pets don't see a vet in their final year ✅ The role of fear, finances, and lack of awareness about options ✅ Why cats avoid vet visits even more than dogs (59% vs 44%) ✅ How hospice and comfort-based care remain invisible to most families ✅ Why "euthanasia is the only option" is a dangerous assumption ✅ What really matters in end-of-life caregiving (hint: it's not vet visits) 🐾 The love you gave your pet through every hard day of last year is the same love that will carry you both through this new year. It doesn't need to be improved upon or optimized. You're already doing enough. Your love is enough. 📌 Related Resource: 📖 The “Golden Years”: Encouraging veterinary visits for senior pets - www.aaha.org/trends-magazine/publications/the-golden-years-encouraging-veterinary-visits-for-senior-pets/ 🐾Subscribe for more heart-centered conversations on animal caregiving, hospice, and honoring the human-animal bond. 📖 Read the Full Transcript on Our Blog: brightpathforpets.com/blog/peace-of-mind-for-pet-parents-episode-047-when-pet-parents-avoid-the-vet 🐕 Explore More Pet Care Resources: brightpathforpets.com/resources-html/ 🌟 Join the Conversation! You don’t have to face this alone. This episode is a gentle, grounded companion for any pet parent walking this path. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review 🐶⭐🐱 Learn More from BrightHaven Caregiver Academy For free resources, upcoming workshops, and a supportive community dedicated to navigating life with your aging or ill pet: Website: brightpathforpets.com | brightpathforpets.com/peace-of-mind-for-pet-parents-podcast-html/ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3qYXfVDr4RCgmhFe4NJNkh Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peace-of-mind-for-pet-parents-navigating-life-with-aging-or-ill-pets/id1792058115 PodBean: peaceofmindforpetparents.podbean.com About the Hosts: 🐾 Gail Pope Gail Pope is the Founder of BrightHaven and Co-Founder of BrightHaven Caregiver Academy and Animal Hospice Group. A pioneer in animal hospice with over three decades of experience, she has personally accompanied more than 700 animals through the dying process and has authored four books on hospice and end-of-life care. As co-host of the Peace of Mind for Pet Parents podcast, Gail shares her deep wisdom and compassionate perspective to help families walk the Bright Path with their beloved companions. 🐾 Karen Wylie, EdD, CAHP Karen Wylie, EdD, CAHP, is Co-Founder and Director of BrightHaven Caregiver Academy and Executive Director & Instructor for Animal Hospice Group, where she leads curriculum development and advanced training in animal hospice. A Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner with decades of hands-on caregiving experience, she co-hosts the Peace of Mind for Pet Parents podcast, helping families navigate quality-of-life care, hospice, and end-of-life decisions with compassion and clarity. Connect with Us on our Socials: Facebook: www.facebook.com/brightpathforpets Instagram: www.instagram.com/brightpathforpets Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional advice. As always, remember that our insights come from decades of caregiving experience. For any medical questions, your veterinarian is the best resource. Music: "Imagefilm 050s" by Sascha Ende Link: www.filmmusic.io/en/song/12551-imagefilm-050 License: www.filmmusic.io/standard-license