#8: Uniquely Valuable: Defining Spectrum of Care

Pets Teach Love with Dr. Whitney Keller

No answer is always “right” for pet care, but you can still make the best choice!

Do you ever feel peer-pressure around your pet care decisions? That you should be choosing a diet, toy, or grooming style because your friends, celebrities, or commercials endorse it? You never have to choose what everyone else is doing—especially when it comes to caring for your pet. In this episode, discover the Spectrum of Care and how it can help you choose depending on your values, resources, and what fits your life right now.

You also have an expert guide through the Spectrum of Care of your pet’s health: your veterinarian! Sharing your values and asking questions can help your vet better understand what help you need in different situations.

And remember—your pet doesn’t care how much money you spend, they care about the love you give them. Grab your favorite cereal (Lucky Charms for me!) and let’s jump into how you can make the best choices for your furry friend, without guilt or pressure.

Episode Highlights:

• 1:41 Spectrum of Care is a hamster ball
• 2:40 Grocery shopping as a Spectrum of Care
• 4:22 Options within the Spectrum of Care
• 5:38 Releasing self-judgment
• 6:33 Veterinary Care Models

Listen today to start releasing the self-judgment of perceived peer-pressure and embrace flexibility in pet care decisions.

Additional Resources:

American Animal Hospital- What is the Spectrum of Care?

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Music Credit: “Creative Process”, “Enjoy The Ride”, Artist: juqboxmusic, Source: Free Music Archive, License: CC BY-NC