Congratulations Merel!
Merel Taal has become our second vet to gain the veterinary certificate in palliative and hospice care. This qualification consists of an intensive 16 month study period covering topics such as hospice care, pain management and the unique challenges seen in caring for...
Making decisions in end-of-life
As a vet, guiding and supporting pet owners in making challenging decisions is one of the hardest aspects of working with end-of-life patients. Open communication and honesty are crucial to end-of-life discussions. As a hospice and palliative care vet I help pet...
People gather for the Dignipets Pet Memorial Walk at Baggeridge Country Park
PEOPLE gathered at Baggeridge Country Park to remember their four-legged friends during the first Dignipets Memorial Walk. Animal lovers from across the region met on Saturday, September 7 to walk in memory of their past pets and to highlight pet bereavement....
Crisis kits for pets
A lot of the pets we see at home for hospice and end of life consultations have illnesses such as cancer, kidney failure or severe mobility problems. In many cases we worry that a pet is going to take a sudden turn for the worse, and that the wait to see a vet may be...
Merel presents our Dignipets palliative, hospice and end of life CPD talk to Bilston Veterinary Clinic
Last week Merel was able to visit Bilston Veterinary Clinic. Bilston Veterinary Clinic has provided veterinary care to small animals and pets for more than 30 years. Their small team of fully qualified staff all have at least 30 years of experience and is headed up by...
First Aid for Dogs – Sam’s visit to Fish4Dogs
Last month Sam was invited to visit Fish4dogs to give a first aid talk to the staff. Fish4dogs are a small independent pet food company based in rural Worcestershire. Fish4dogs are a friendly team and they are often joined at work by their four legged friends. Sam,...
Dignipets visit to Willow View Pet Crematorium
Last week one of our Dignipets vets Merel was able to visit Willow View Pet Crematorium in Pelsall, Walsall. Willow View is a family business that was set up by Karen Barnard in memory of Joey, a Rhodesian Ridgeback who sadly passed away in 2016. Merel talked to Karen...
Every day is a school day: how our vets and nurse keep their knowledge up to date
At Dignipets we feel it is very important that we always keep our knowledge up to date so that we can continue to be able to help your pets. As a palliative, hospice and end of life care veterinary practice we always focus our studies to help patients in this stage of...
Canine massage – How it can help your pet
At Dignipets we are always looking at different ways to help our palliative, hospice and end of life patients. Last week we were able to meet Kim Rufus RVN, a local registered veterinary nurse who is qualified to perform clinical canine massage in the home. Although...
Merel visits Hopwood Veterinary Centre to discuss palliative, hospice and end of life care
A few weeks ago Merel was able to visit Hopwood Veterinary Centre. Hopwood veterinary centre are a small independent veterinary practice based in Cofton Hackett. Hopwood Veterinary Centre has a friendly and supportive team consisting of two vets and an experienced...
