Category Archives: Preparing for your pet’s appointment

The Gift of Planning Ahead

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Kristi Lehman, MSW, LISW

There is no doubt that the hardest part of loving a pet is the inevitable goodbye at the end of their beautiful, but far-too-short lives. When faced with the death of a pet, the options and decisions can feel overwhelming … Continue reading →

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Quality of Life visits

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Admin

This post was guest-written by one of our very own MN Pets doctors, Dr. Meredith Lum. Deciding when to say good-bye to an animal companion can be an extremely difficult undertaking. Our pets become some of the most important beings … Continue reading →

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What to Expect During the Euthanasia Appointment

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Rebecca McComas, DVM

 We often hear questions about what to expect during a home euthanasia appointment. It can be helpful to know how this appointment may be different than visits you have made to the veterinary office with a pet at the end … Continue reading →

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Anticipatory Grief: The Sadness Before the Loss

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Kristi Lehman, MSW, LISW

When we learn that our beloved pet has a terminal illness, or we realize that they are struggling with the changes that old age brings, many of us feel a deep sense of loss or grief even though our pet … Continue reading →

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How do I know it’s time?

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Lindsay Niemi

“I wish my pet could just tell me when they’re ready.” We often hear clients say this when struggling to make the decision on whether to help their pet with euthanasia. This can be the hardest decision that we as … Continue reading →

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What to do before a MN Pets appointment

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Lindsay Niemi

You’ve scheduled the appointment for a MN Pets veterinarian to come to your home to help your pet, but aren’t quite sure what to do with your remaining time together. We have found that the time in between scheduling the … Continue reading →

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Pets and grief: involving other pets in an end of life appointment.

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Lindsay Niemi

Often, our clients have more than one pet at home, and they wonder where their other pets should be during the euthanasia appointment.  While this is a personal choice and it depends on the pets involved, we do have some … 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 use.  Below is a simple explanation of our medications and why our doctors believe they are a good choice.  All the medications we use are specifically designed for veterinary medicine. Sedative … Continue reading →

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