A few weeks ago, we prepared to say goodbye to Cooper. That Friday morning, he woke up, picked at his breakfast, and went outside. He seemed slow. Off. A bit disoriented. Then, over the course of the morning, he declined swiftly. He couldn't walk well, and he wobbled and fell when he tried. He became confused and seemed lost in the rooms he's lived in for the last seven years. He wouldn't eat.

Have you ever questioned something your vet told you? Have you ever wondered if your vet was the right person to educate you on a particular topic? Have you ever considered talking to another vet--either at the same practice or at another--about your pet's diagnosis? If so, you're not alone. In fact, seeking a second opinion from another veterinarian is a perfectly normal course to take.