Kindred Spirit, Kindred Care: Making Health Decisions on Behalf of Our Animal Companions

Pets are now considered family members, and at the same time, profound changes are taking place in veterinary medicine. Procedures formerly available only for people are now also options for animals, giving rise to both tougher decisions and higher costs. To help the millions of pet-owning households in the U.S. navigate this new landscape, Shannon Fujimoto Nakaya carefully lays out the issues people may face when confronted with a pet's health crisis and considering whether to pursue a part…