Mary Gardner, DVM
Contributor
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Mary Gardner, DVM, is cofounder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice; coeditor of a veterinary textbook, Treatment and Care of the Geriatric Veterinary Patient; author of four new books for pet owners: It’s Never Long Enough — A Practical Guide to Caring for Your Geriatric Dog, Geriatric Dog Health & Care Journal, Geriatric Cat Health & Care Journal, and Nine Lives Are Not Enough — A Practical Guide to Caring for Your Geriatric Cat. She is also coauthor of two new books for kids: Forever Friend: A children’s guide and activity book for saying goodbye to a special dog, and Forever Friend: A children’s guide and activity book for saying goodbye to a special cat.