Category Archives: Preparing for your pet’s appointment

What to Expect During the Euthanasia Appointment

Posted on July 1, 2018 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 of … 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 MN Pets to come to your home to help your pet. We have found that the time in between scheduling the appointment and when the doctor arrives can be a difficult. What should you do? … 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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How do I know it’s time?

Posted on November 3, 2015 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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Your pet’s ashes: What to expect

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Lindsay Niemi

Choosing a cremation option for a beloved pet can be very difficult and we are often asked questions about it.  We want to help you understand what to expect when choosing to have your pet individually cremated. Many of our clients wonder … Continue reading →

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Anticipatory Grief: The Sadness Before the Loss

Posted on January 2, 2014 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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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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