Rudi’s wheels: one little dog’s story about living with mobility issues
It was a bright crisp winter’s morning and Merel and Sam, from Dignipets, were on their way to meet a very special dog. He is very well known in his local walking area, almost a local celebrity, and we really wanted to find out more about him and his owner. Rudi...
Community veterinary nursing: careers fayre
Recently Sam, our community veterinary nurse, was able to attend a careers fayre at Idsall School in Shifnal. The career fayre was for students aged 16-18 years old to be able to look at the different career and education options available to them. Sam was...
Helping children through the sudden loss of a pet
Losing a pet suddenly through either a peaceful passing or due to a traumatic incident can be very distressing for the whole family. However, for children, the loss can be especially heart-breaking as the joy of growing up with their beloved friend becomes a sadness...
Dignipets visit to Kings Hill Pet Cremations
Recently Sam was able to visit Kings Hill pet cremations near Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Kings Hill are based in a lovely peaceful countryside location. They are an independent family business who pride themselves on caring and helping support families through such a...
Medications: it’s not just tablets
Being told by your veterinary surgeon that your pets needs to have daily medication can be stressful. We understand that some pets are just really difficult to medicate for a number of reasons. Having to medicate your pet daily can also affect the owner-pet bond...
Creating a ‘Bucket List’ for your dog
Caring for a pet with a life limiting condition can be an incredibly emotional time. There is no right or wrong way in which to spend these final days with your pet. Our Dignipets team guides and supports you with not just the medical care of your pet. We also...
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...
