Difficult questions As hospice vets at Dignipets we are often asked the questions; “When is it time?”. “How will I know if my pet is suffering?” .“I’m not sure whether to put my pet through any more treatment.""How do I know my pet still has sufficient quality of...

It’s very normal for pets to get distressed in different degrees when there are fireworks going off. The loud bangs and sudden flashes of light can affect many types of pets even the ones we wouldn’t necessarily expect to react. There is no iron clad way to ensure...

Osteosarcoma is a tumour of bone, and it is the most common bone tumour found in dogs. It is more common in large and giant breeds, such as Rottweilers, Greyhounds and Great Danes. In our practice we most often see it in Rottweilers.  Sometimes a...

Anticipatory Grief described by a hospice vet and pet owner Sometimes we have no time to react or even think before we lose someone we love; it can be an accident or a very sudden illness. We lose them and then we grieve. But other times...

Hospice and end of life care for your pet during the Covid-19 pandemic Options and considerations Providing care to a pet at home with a terminal condition can be made more challenging during these difficult times of the Covid-19 crisis. Veterinary practices all over...

For our elderly pets having a routine can be very important. An arthritic dog benefits from regular exercise, and under normal circumstances we often recommend little and often, the length of it varying with each individual dog’s circumstances. During the time...

Even though we are all worried about what’s going on, it’s important for both our four-legged friends and ourselves to exercise, and ideally getting some fresh air as well.    Among things to mention...