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...
New options available for chronic pain cases in the Midlands
As a hospice and palliative care vet treating pain is a significant part of my job. It’s an area of veterinary medicine that I find incredibly interesting yet challenging. With the older and often terminally ill pets that we see in a home setting, chronic pain is a...
Meet Sandy, our celebrity “Golden Oldie”
I first met Sandy in the summer of 2016. She was 14 at the time, and I got called out to see her as a fairly urgent visit as she was in the garden, unable to get up. Sandy’s owner was pretty sure it would be her time, as she just wasn’t able to move, and of course she...
Palliative veterinary care at home; meet Tricia
Palliative veterinary care is aimed to increase comfort and minimise suffering in any stage of a pet’s disease. Palliative veterinary care may be appropriate for a pet that had surgery (but still needs on-going support), long term illnesses (chronic pancreatitis,...
Dignipets visit to Holmes in Heaven pet crematorium
This week Maja was able to visit Holmes in Heaven pet crematorium in Eccleshall, Staffordshire. Holmes in Heaven are based in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside in quiet, peaceful surroundings. They are a small independent pet crematorium offering an individual...
Becky and Nemo’s story – a beautiful tale of end of life veterinary care
This is Becky and Nemo’s story after Nemo received a terminal diagnosis. The story is told in Becky’s own words. Becky is a veterinary nurse, and cat owner, at Vets4Pets Hereford and has kindly told her story to help others in similar situations. Nemo waiting for meal...
Dignipets visit to Rosehill Pet & Equine Crematorium
This week Donna and Sam were able to visit Rosehill Pet & Equine Crematorium in Market Drayton. Rosehill are a family run pet crematorium covering Shropshire and the surrounding areas. They offer a personal individual cremation service for all pets and horses....
Dignipets visit to Prestwood Pet Crematorium
Last week Merel and Sam were able to visit Prestwood Pet Crematorium near Stourbridge. At Dignipets we only work with local pet crematoria so we know every member of staff and can make promises we can keep. Aftercare is an important part of our job and it involves a...
I think my pet might need to be put to sleep – how much notice should I give?
It's obviously a very stressful time for everyone involved, so making sure both you and your pet are ready is extremely important. While you don't want to rush into any decision regarding euthanasia, it's also important that your pet doesn't suffer unnecessarily. The...
Are palliative veterinary care and pet euthanasia better and less traumatic if done at home?
Home Vet Visits: The Top 5 Health & Emotional Benefits for Pets Calling on a mobile vet to visit your pet in your own home is undeniably convenient. But did you know there are also health and emotional benefits for your pet, and you? Reduces Trauma Taking an...
