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Idea Exchange: A penny to help clients with their thoughts
Clients with pets suffering from chronic disease often have a difficult time knowing when they should opt for euthanasia.
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Clients with pets suffering from chronic disease often have a difficult time knowing when they should opt for euthanasia. I often suggest that these clients set aside two jars—one for good days and one for bad days. At the end of each day, clients place a penny in the appropriate jar. This way they can see the balance and know when the good days are becoming outnumbered by bad days.
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Dr. Travis W. Wagner
Decatur, Ala.
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