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Managing your pet's pain

11:40 AM, September 28, 2012

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Every year thousands of pet owners struggle with the decision of whether to put down their aging and sick pets. So why isn't there more discussion around end of life care and decision making for animals?

In a New York Times op-ed, Jessica Pierce looks at why our country doesn't put more emphasis on pain management for pets and what can be done to open up the discussion.

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