Author Archives: Rebecca McComas, DVM

MN Pets Service Area

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Rebecca McComas, DVM

Recently MN Pets expanded our service area to include most of the outlying suburbs and the extended parts of the seven county Twin Cities communities.  Our doctors also travel to much of western WI. This map highlights our service regions … Continue reading →

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Individual Cremation and Your Pet’s Ashes

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Rebecca McComas, DVM

It is likely very important to you how your pet’s body will be handled after death.  We feel the same way.  Even though the pet is deceased, the body remains as a significant source of connection for many people and … Continue reading →

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Euthanasia Appointment at Pets Remembered Comfort Center

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Rebecca McComas, DVM

In the course of our day we talk with many people who are approaching their pet’s end of life.  We hear from pet owners occasionally who are concerned about having the euthanasia of their beloved pet take place at home.  … Continue reading →

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Announcing the 2012 MN Pets Charitable Fund Recipients

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Rebecca McComas, DVM

It is with great pleasure and pride that we announce our 2012 MN Pets Charitable Fund recipients. Especially at this time of year, our thoughts turn toward giving back to those organizations who we believe are doing so much to … Continue reading →

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MN Pets is Different

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Rebecca McComas, DVM

A few years ago, I faced terminal diseases with each of our family’s two rescued beagles. We chose to experience the euthanasia of Hiro and Asia at home. Losing our pets was so difficult but being at home made it … Continue reading →

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Medications We Use

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Rebecca McComas, DVM

We hear lots of questions about the medications we choose to use.  I am always happy to explain and will try to avoid the overload that can sometimes happen with a lot of medical jargon.  Below is a simple explanation … Continue reading →

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WWMBD: What Would Marty Becker Do?

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Rebecca McComas, DVM

I was thinking the other day about a veterinary colleague of mine who I met a few years ago.  I hesitate to call him friend because he’s much too close to celebrity and my proclamation would be suspect.  Dr Marty Becker has … Continue reading →

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A Day Too Late

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Rebecca McComas, DVM

“I tell all my puppy adopters, one day too early is so much better than one day too late.” Sage advice from a recent client’s mother who was joining us for the appointment of her grown daughter’s beloved cat.  Mom … Continue reading →

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Recently Featured on TV News

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Rebecca McComas, DVM

We were pleased to be recently featured on a television news program about our services.  In the story you can hear from one of our recent clients as she describes her journey of saying goodbye to her beloved dog.  Like … Continue reading →

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Laughter Through Tears

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Rebecca McComas, DVM

As you can imagine, most of our appointments involve a lot of tears and moments of sadness and reflection.  As veterinarians whose careers are devoted to assisting with end-of-life care, this is something we expect and have become very comfortable … Continue reading →

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