Dr. Jeanette Yamamoto reflects on recent calls from families with senior pets who were suddenly not eating, vomiting, or acting lethargic — and who feared these changes meant it was time for euthanasia. In her experience as an Emergency/ICU veterinarian, symptoms such as decreased appetite, vomiting, and low energy are among the most common and least specific reasons  pets are brought to urgent care and emergency clinics. These signs can be associated with a wide range of con

In this episode of Java with Jeanette the Vet , Dr. Jeanette Yamamoto discusses why proactive senior wellness care is critical for aging pets. She shares insights from recent survey data showing that many pet owners delay veterinary visits until their pets are already sick or in pain, often turning to social media or artificial intelligence instead of professional care. Dr. Jeanette explains how waiting too long can limit treatment options and lead to unnecessary suffering. S

In today’s video, I want to talk about something that comes up more often than people realize—what it means to schedule an in-home euthanasia appointment, and why planning ahead is so important. Sometimes families wait until the moment they’ve made the decision, hoping we can come the same day. While we do our best to help when we can, last-minute appointments aren’t always possible. In-home euthanasia is emotionally heavy work, and we don’t work every day or long hours so th