From Dr. Hickey
Guidance for Families Facing the Hardest Decision
Written in plain language, from twelve years of sitting in living rooms with families just like yours.
Dr. Kyle Hickey, DVM
Cremation & Aquamation: What I Help Families Decide
What happens after your pet passes? Dr. Kyle Hickey explains cremation, aquamation (alkaline hydrolysis), and burial options for Phoenix & Scottsdale families.
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End-of-Life Pet Care in Phoenix: Your Options
Explore your pet end-of-life care options: clinic euthanasia, hospice, and in-home euthanasia. Dr. Kyle Hickey explains what's available in Phoenix & Scottsdale.
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In-Home vs. Clinic Euthanasia
Why Dr. Kyle Hickey believes in-home euthanasia is better for pets and families. Peaceful goodbye in the comfort of home. Phoenix & Scottsdale.
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How to Tell If Your Pet Is Hiding Pain
How to recognize hidden pain in aging pets and sick animals. What you might be missing and what pain management options exist. Phoenix & Scottsdale.
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Your Other Pets Know: What I've Seen and What Helps
Animals grieve the loss of companions. Dr. Kyle Hickey explains what he's seen and how to help surviving pets through the loss. Phoenix & Scottsdale.
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What Pet Hospice Actually Looks Like
What is pet hospice? Dr. Kyle Hickey explains palliative care visits, comfort management, and when hospice is right for your declining pet.
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Hospice or Euthanasia? How I Help You Decide
Dr. Kyle Hickey explains both pet hospice care and in-home euthanasia. How they work together, when each is right, and how to decide. Phoenix & Scottsdale.
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What Is a Quality of Life Assessment?
What's a quality of life assessment? Dr. Kyle Hickey explains what happens during the evaluation and why it helps families make difficult decisions.
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Talking to Children About Pet Loss
Advice from a veterinarian on how to explain pet euthanasia to children, whether to include them, and how to help them grieve. Phoenix & Scottsdale.
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The Two-Step Sedation Process
Why Dr. Kyle Hickey always sedates first during pet euthanasia. How the two-step process ensures a peaceful goodbye. Phoenix & Scottsdale in-home euthanasia.
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What to Expect During In-Home Euthanasia
Dr. Kyle Hickey explains step-by-step what happens during in-home pet euthanasia. The two-step process, what to expect, and why it matters. Phoenix & Scottsdale.
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How Do I Know When It's Time?
Dr. Kyle Hickey explains how to recognize when it's time for euthanasia, plus a simple framework for tracking your pet's quality of life. Phoenix & Scottsdale.
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