Reviewer
Beth Marchitelli, DVM, CVA
Small animal hospice & palliative-care veterinarian (DVM, CVA); Chi University faculty, Small animal hospice and palliative care practice; Chi University faculty · Asheville, North Carolina
Small animal veterinarian focused on veterinary hospice, palliative care, and compassionate end-of-life support.
Areas of focus
- veterinary hospice and palliative care
- veterinary acupuncture
- canine end-of-life comfort care
- integrative pain management
39 guides by Beth
- Ground-Floor Living for a Dog That Can't Do Stairs
- Preparing Your Home Before Fostering a Senior Dog
- Preventing Pressure Sores in a Dog That Lies Down All Day
- How to Protect Electrical Cords From a Chewing Dog
- A Puppy-Proofing Checklist for Your First Week Home
- A Quiet Recovery Room Away From Kids and Other Pets
- How Much Chocolate Is Dangerous for a Dog? Signs of Poisoning to Watch For
- Keeping a Short-Coat Small Breed Warm Indoors
- The New Puppy Day-One Supply List That Actually Matters
- Which Outdoor Garden and Yard Plants Are Poisonous to Dogs
- The Right Bed Firmness for a Dog Recovering From Back Surgery
- Building a Puppy Playpen Safe Zone
- Are Cooked Chicken Bones Dangerous for Dogs to Eat?
- Making the Backyard Safe for a Senior or Recovering Dog
- A Confinement-and-Comfort Plan for Strict Rest Orders
- What to Put in a Dog First-Aid Kit at Home
- Keeping Bedding Clean for a Dog With Allergies
- Keeping the Furniture Layout Stable for a Blind Dog
- Moving a Big Dog That Can't Walk Out to the Car
- Cone Alternatives for a Recovering Dog at Home
- Do Calming Donut Beds Help an Anxious Dog?
- Keeping a Dog Cool at Home During a Power Outage
- Managing Incontinence at Home for a Senior Dog
- How to Prevent Food and Toy Guarding Between Two Dogs
- A Warming Setup for a Senior Dog That's Always Cold
- Are Raised Bowls Better for Senior or Arthritic Dogs?
- Comfort Mistakes That Make Arthritis Harder on a Dog
- Feeding a Dog With Neck or Back Pain More Comfortably
- Home Setup for a Giant Breed Entering Its Senior Years
- Best Flooring Choices for a Home With Senior Dogs
- My Dog Ate Ibuprofen or a Human Painkiller — What Should I Do?
- My Dog Ate Rat Poison: What to Do Right Now (and Why Waiting Is the Real Danger)
- Helping a Three-Legged Dog Adjust After Amputation
- Indoor Cooling Setup for a Flat-Faced Breed
- Keeping a Paralyzed Dog Clean and Comfortable
- Night Lights for a Dog Losing Its Vision
- Ramp vs. Stairs for a Long-Backed Dachshund: What Actually Protects the Spine
- Small vs. Large Senior Dogs: How Home Needs Actually Differ
- Are Onions Toxic to Dogs? What Actually Happens After the Bite