Jumping into the first episode of 2023 with probably the hardest topic when it comes to pet ownership, and that is hospice care and euthanasia . While I am not certain anything can fully prepare us for the emotional side of pet loss, I think understanding the practical side and the technical side of end of life can hopefully help make it a little less scary. In this episode  I chat with Dr. Nick Labriola, DVM of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice. Lap of Love is a network of veterinarians around the country with the goal of empowering every owner to care for their geriatric pets. Dr. Nick, who specializes in end of life care and euthanasia, chats about what to expect from hospice care, what to expect from euthanasia, what to look for in our pups, and how to know when it’s time to make those difficult decisions.Helpful Links:https://www.lapoflove.com/https://www.instagram.com/lapofloveveterinaryhospice/Follow Dr. Nick;https://www.instagram.com/realdr.nick/Support the show If you are enjoying The Baroo Podcast you can now support the show by buying me a coffee. Shop the podcast: https://www.thebaroo.com/shop-podFollow The Baroo:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baroopet/Blog- https://www.thebaroo.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/baroopet/ Pet parent question or story of canine companionship to share ? Email charlotte@thebaroo.com or call 424-273-5131. *This podcast is for informational purposes only, even if, and regardless of whether it features the advice of veterinarians or professional dog trainers. It is not, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care or personalized canine behavior advice and should not be used as so. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the podcast author or the individual views of those participating in the podcast.