Quality-of-Life
You want to prevent your pet’s suffering without making the decision too soon.
I can help you do that.
-Dr. Christina
Welcome to Our Resource Page
Your compassionate guide through navigating the last days for your pet starts here. We've curated resources and services that offer invaluable support, especially when it comes to navigating the deeply emotional journey of advocating for your pet’s comfort. Some resources are freely available, while others are worth every ounce of investment. But rest assured, each one is a beacon of understanding and comfort. Whether you're seeking solace in our free offerings or looking for in-depth guidance in our premium options, know that you're not alone in this journey. Take a moment to explore, because these resources are crafted with care to help you make the best decisions for your beloved companion. We're here for you every step of the way.
Group Zoom Call With Dr. Christina
Free
The primary goal of this group is to help pet parents make informed, responsible decisions about comfort care and treatment options to reduce the time and intensity of pet suffering.
Includes:
Weekly Free Zoom
Opportunity to ask questions about your pet
Support with other pet parents
Quality of Life Toolkit
Free
The Quality of Life Toolkit will give you an overview of the areas of your pet’s life you need to look at in evaluating how they are actually doing.
Includes:
Quality of Life Chart
Pain Chart with diagrams
Quality of Life Worksheet
Dr. Christina's Video Guide
$99
Ensuring Your Pet’s Comfort: Dr. Christina offers expert guidance in this video series, helping you evaluate your pet's quality-of-life.
Includes:
5 easy to view, comforting, and reassuring videos made from the culmination of almost 20 years of veterinary experience in end-of-life care.
90-day access to watch the video series
Free Quality of Life Chart
Click the button below to join our Video Series member area for 90 days, during which time you can watch the series as many times as you like.
In Person/Online Consult
$335/$155
Consult Dr. Christina for unparalleled clarity and assurance in the profound decision of euthanasia for your pet. Her wisdom and expertise will put you at ease.
Includes:
30-minute one-on-one video or 45 minute in-person consultation with Dr. Christina
90-day access to watch the video Series: How to Become Your Best Friend’s Best Advocate.
Quality of Life Chart Toolkit
Appointments are made directly with Dr. Christina. Use the contact link to request an appointment.
Click the Get Access Now button to start watching the video series immediately. The price of the video will be applied to the consult.
“Listening to your video series was deeply moving and grounding for me. The information helped me to better understand and crystalize my obligations as a pet Dad.”
— Patrick M
Let me take a guess at what’s happening right now for you and your pet. You know that the end is approaching. You sense things are not okay but you don’t want to take your pet’s life too soon.
Maybe you watch them have a healthy appetite and desire to still go on walks (even though they can’t make it far) and you take that to mean, it’s not time yet.
My clients have experienced those thoughts just days before things got distressing. In many cases they were sure they had more time just 12 to 24 hours before their pet seemed to take a drastic turn and they had no choice but rush to get a euthanasia appointment.
There is a difference between your pet’s temperament and their disease progression. Many dogs have an amazing temperament in the worst of situations and it’s why we revere dogs so much! And believe it not, it’s common for cats to get more snuggly or needy at the end. This confuses people too because they can’t imagine a cat that is suffering would be snuggling and interacting.
Maybe for you, it feels like you are in limbo. You know your pet’s quality-of-life has declined but they don’t have any major issues or seem all that sick. Your gut says it’s not okay to keep them in this condition but they have too much will to live to make the final decision.
The Answer is Simpler and Easier than You Think
It only takes a little bit of important information to take you from unsure to being your Pet’s Hero.
The answer comes from learning the subtle signs of how pets act right before things get really bad combined with trusting your instinct. You need more than a quality of life quiz that leads to confusion because pets can still be eating and walking around less than 24 hours before dramatic end of life changes happen.
The sooner you become your pet’s advocate the more able you are to protect her from the really bad days ahead.
A vet’s assessment is valuable but it’s not always accurate when pet’s are anxious or excited at the clinic. You will have a huge advantage after watching the Pet Hero video series because you will be able to report all the signs you are seeing at home with your vet. And this information can be used for all your pets at any stage of their lives!
You will have enough information that you won’t have to go to the vet if you don’t want to. And You can always schedule an online hospice consult if you want more support.
Every moment counts…
Watch the video series today!
The sooner you get this information, the better prepared, and the more days you can enjoy together at the end.
I’ve heard clients say their pets situation became dire all of a sudden. As a veterinarian I knew these
things were not happening all of a sudden and that’s
when I realized that pet parents are missing the subtle
signs of decline. A client could tell me that their pet
didn’t have any signs of decline and once they
watched the Pet Hero video series they were telling me all
about the signs they are seeing now that their eyes
had been opened.
What people are saying about the video series
“These videos were truly a comfort. I really need to hear this information. My dog’s been declining in health, but I didn’t know what to do. After watching these videos, it was clear I was only allowing my beloved pet to suffer. These videos gave me the confidence to make the decision I needed to make. Thank you so much.”
— Connie L
“I think back to my state of mind on Monday morning as I waited in an emergency vets exam room (because my regular vet was booked for the day and didn’t know when they could see her), by myself, panicking about what was ahead of me for the day. When they started talking about blood tests and ct scans, I knew the inevitable was in front of me.
But, I didn’t have the wherewithal to make that decision before I went to the ER. In hindsight, what did I honestly think they were going to tell me except that more tests were needed? Had I watched your video series before Monday I may well have been less panicked and ready to keep her calm and comfortable until you could arrive, instead of stressing her out at a strange vet.
The video series is an excellent product. It’s content people need before the euthanasia decision.”
—Heidi C
“With my last cat, we found ourselves going back and forth to the vet without ever getting a straight answer. All the while, my cat was rapidly declining without us realizing it. Finally, after weeks of vet visits and plenty of expensive bills, we had to put her down.
I wish I would have seen these videos before we had to do that. I would have saved myself thousands of dollars and hours of stress. These videos provide invaluable knowledge for any pet owner out there.”
— Sam L
“Listening to your video series was deeply moving and grounding for me. I was able to contemplate your series in a peaceful place in my own home. The information contained within helped me to better understand and crystalize my obligations as a pet Dad.
The videos actually removed an emotional load from my shoulders by helping to sort out the real facts that matter most to my pet’s well-being during the most critical time of need. For this I am forever grateful.
As a lifelong pet parent, the next time I am faced with end of life decisions I will be better prepared to do what’s right for my dog or cat’s best interest.”
— Patrick M
Years ago, I was frustrated by how online quality-of-life quizzes were causing my clients to doubt themselves, leading to more uncertainty and confusion.
In this video, I’m going to share with you a step-by-step process I developed over the past 18 years so you can be confident in evaluating your pet’s quality of life without going to the vet.
This 90-minute video series will immediately help you to…
Learn what you need to be looking for in evaluating several aspects of your pet’s life.
Have a chance to see several real-life examples
Hear answers to commonly asked questions
Find your perspective and what’s right for you and your pet
Know when it’s most valuable to go to the veterinarian
Have peace of mind when it’s okay to choose euthanasia even when you don’t have a diagnosis