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AVC Community Workshop on end-of-life issues with companion animals

Saying good-bye to your pet
| Atlantic Veterinary College

Dr. Peter Foley, Assistant Professor, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Atlantic Veterinary College, will give a public workshop on Thursday, March 9, at 7 pm, about end-of-life issues with companion animals. The workshop will take place at AVC in Lecture Theatre A. Dr. Foley will offer information to help people act on behalf of their beloved pets as the end of life draws near. He will discuss palliative care options, assessing quality of life, deciding when euthanasia is right, the euthanasia procedure itself, and coping strategies for dealing with the loss of a pet.

Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. For information, contact (902) 566-0589.

Contact

Anna MacDonald
AVC External Relations Officer
Atlantic Veterinary College
(902) 566-6786

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