Helpful Tools & Trusted Products
Resources for
Every Stage of Life
A curated collection of educational tools, quality-of-life assessments, and trusted products to support you and your pet through every stage of life.
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Grief & Pet Loss Support
Losing a beloved companion is one of the hardest experiences a family can face. These resources are here to help.
Grief Counseling
Information and resources for navigating the emotional journey of pet loss. Content coming soon — Dr. Eve is curating local counseling referrals and national support resources.
Pet Loss Support
Hotlines, support groups, reading lists, and guidance for families coping with the loss of a pet. Content coming soon — this section will include comprehensive support resources.
Quality of Life Scales
These trusted assessment tools help you evaluate your pet's comfort and well-being. Print them, share them with your family, and use them regularly to guide difficult decisions with clarity and compassion.
Dr. Alice Villalobos, DVM
HHHHHMM Quality of Life Scale
A seven-category scoring system — Hurt, Hunger, Hydration, Hygiene, Happiness, Mobility, and More good days than bad — that helps families objectively evaluate their pet's quality of life during serious illness. Each category is scored 0–10; a total above 35 suggests acceptable quality of life.
Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
Lap of Love Quality-of-Life Scale
A compassionate tool designed specifically for hospice and end-of-life decisions. Includes a daily assessment diary so multiple family members can track changes over time. Print it, keep it visible, and use it daily or weekly to guide your decision-making.
Recommended Products & Resources
Products and tools Dr. Eve trusts and recommends. Some links may become affiliate links in the future — using them helps support this practice at no additional cost to you.
MedcoVet Luma Home Laser Therapy
The Luma device brings clinical-grade red light therapy home. Vet-approved and clinician-backed, it delivers deep-penetrating light to reduce pain and inflammation and improve mobility. An easy-to-use app walks you through personalized treatment plans and tracks progress. Trusted by 250+ veterinary clinics.
Continue laser therapy treatments at home between visits.
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Balance It®
Create balanced, home-cooked meals for your dog or cat with a free recipe generator developed by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist. Add their supplement to ensure all essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids are included. FDA & AAFCO compliant, trusted by over 50,000 veterinarians.
Dr. Eve recommends this for clients interested in fresh, home-prepared diets.
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VOHC — Veterinary Oral Health Council
The VOHC awards its Seal of Acceptance to products that meet clinical standards for reducing plaque and tartar in pets. Regular use of VOHC-accepted products helps prevent periodontal disease. Browse their full list of approved dental chews, water additives, and diets.
Look for the VOHC seal when choosing dental products.
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Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
Science-based therapeutic nutrition for dogs and cats with specific health conditions. Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets are formulated to support management of kidney disease, gastrointestinal issues, weight management, and more. Available through your veterinarian.
Therapeutic diets — available with a veterinary prescription.
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PawHealer
Traditional Chinese herbal formulas for dogs and cats, organized by condition — bladder health, cough and trachea support, digestion, kidney and liver support, joint and muscle comfort, skin conditions, and more. Powdered and liquid herb options with free expert guidance.
Herbal support formulas for a wide range of conditions.
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Class IV Laser Therapy (Companion & Pegasus)
Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy uses targeted light energy to reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and accelerate healing — drug-free and non-invasive. Most commonly used for osteoarthritis, intervertebral disc disease, post-surgical and wound healing, hot spots and pyotraumatic dermatitis, ear canal inflammation (otitis), hip dysplasia, degenerative joint disease, and chronic pain management in senior pets. Companion Animal Health makes the Class IV therapy lasers used in small-animal practice; Pegasus is their equine division.
Ask Dr. Eve if laser therapy could help your pet.
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