Understanding your pet’s illness and end-of-life needs can be overwhelming, which is why we’re here to guide you through it.
We take each step with you, and the sooner we begin a relationship, the more you and your pet will benefit from our guidance and care.
With BluePearl Pet Hospice, you and your pet will have a full team on your side. Supportive doctors, veterinary technicians, care coordinators and pet loss specialists are available seven days a week if you have questions or your pet’s condition changes.
We understand that there’s no place like home and that travelling can cause undue stress. You and your pet can get the best possible care in the place you’re both most comfortable – home.
We take every little detail into consideration, no matter how small it seems, and help make your pet’s end-of-life journey as meaningful as the life they lived.
We understand that saying goodbye to a pet is not an experience that can be rushed or limited to one hour, which is why we offer extended appointment times to allow you ample opportunity to discuss concerns and get to know us personally.
Dr. Shea Cox, one of the most respected leaders in pet hospice, has brought together a team of providers who offer unparalleled care, experience and heart.
Trust your pet’s care to those who are shaping the field of pet hospice and teaching other veterinary professionals how to provide the best end-of-life care possible.
Dr. Shea Cox has authored the following publications:
Contributing Author, American Animal Hospital Association End of Life Guidelines
Contributing Author, American Animal Hospital Association/American Veterinary Medical Association Telehealth Guidelines for Small-Animal Practice
Contributing author, Hospice and Palliative Care for Companion Animals: Principles and Practice (Wiley Publishing, 2017)
Chapters include Renal Disease; Heart Disease; Gastrointestinal Disorders; Pharmacologic Alleviation of Distress; Nursing Care for Seriously Ill Animals; Supporting Other Needs
Contributing author, Treatment and Care of the Geriatric Veterinary Patient (Wiley Publishing, 2017)
Chapters include Renal Disease and Failure; Gastrointestinal Conditions and Nutrition; Anticipatory Grief
Contributing author, 5-Minute Veterinary Practice Management Consult (Wiley Publishing, 2018)
Chapters include General Concepts in Hospice Care; Adding Hospice Care to Your Practice; Discussing Quality of Life and End of Life Issues with Your Clients
Dr. Shea Cox is a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian, a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner, and a Certified Pet Loss Professional.
She has presented hospice and pain management-focused lectures at veterinary conferences across the United States, Canada, Europe and New Zealand
Leadership positions held:
Immediate Past President, International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC), 2018-2019
President, IAAHPC, 2017-2018
President Elect, IAAHPC, 2016-2017
Board of Directors, IAAHPC, 2014-2015
Executive Committee, Secretary, American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians, 2012-2016
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