Monthly Archives: April 2012

Bandit’s Grief

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Rebecca McComas, DVM

Every once in a while, something really unusual happens and I feel like I’ve witnessed something extraordinary. One of my patients this week was a lovely black lab mix named Indy who had reached the end of her journey with … Continue reading →

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Pain, Quality of Life – Part II

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Lisa Havelin, MA, MFA, LAMFT

“I don’t think my pet is in pain.” We often hear pet owners grappling with the issue of pain for their pet.  After completing your pet’s quality of life checklist, you may have found that while you were making a … Continue reading →

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Introducing Dr Helen Secor, MN Pets Veterinarian

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Rebecca McComas, DVM

Dr Helen Secor has been with MN Pets since early 2011 as a practicing veterinarian visiting the homes of our clients throughout the Twin Cities metro community and in Wisconsin as well.  She has had a long and rewarding career … Continue reading →

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Quality of Life, Part I

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Lisa Havelin, MA, MFA, LAMFT

Quality of life is a term we often hear when a pet is nearing the end of their life or experiencing an illness.  There are several ways to assess quality of life but it is very important to remember that … Continue reading →

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