Support & Guidance

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Practical pet care advice, insights, and support in one place

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Signs of Discomfort and Pain in Elderly Dogs

Dogs instinctively hide signs of weakness, discomfort can be surprisingly difficult to spot. Learning to recognise the subtle changes in your dog's behaviour and routine can help ensure they receive the care and support they need to remain comfortable for as long as possible.

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The Gift of a Good Goodbye

Choosing euthanasia before suffering becomes overwhelming can be one of the most compassionate decisions an owner makes. It allows families to plan, gather together, and create a calm, loving farewell rather than facing a rushed decision during an emergency.

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Should a Pet Be Present When Their Companion Is Put to Sleep at Home?

A Last Wishes Mobile Vet Perspective

One of the questions we are most commonly asked at Last Wishes Mobile Vet is whether a surviving pet should be present when their companion is being put to sleep at home. On this blog entry you’ll find benefits and potential drawbacks of it.

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Pet Quality of Life Assessment Calendar

At Last Wishes Mobile Vet, we understand how overwhelming this uncertainty can feel. When emotions are high and you're living day-to-day with a pet who has a chronic illness or declining health, it can be difficult to see the bigger picture. That's where a quality of life calendar can be an incredibly valuable tool.

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Kidney Failure in Cats

Kidney failure—also called chronic kidney disease (CKD)—is one of the most common conditions seen in older cats. It develops gradually as the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste, balance fluids, and support overall health.

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Degenerative Myelopathy

Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a progressive neurologic disease that affects the spinal cord in older dogs. It most often causes weakness and loss of coordination in the hind legs.

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Your pets ashes - what are your options?

A large number of our clients know they would like their pet cremated, but are unsure with what to do with them afterwards. Here are a few options for you to have a think about what you could do with your pets ashes.

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Common conditions in elderly pets

As our pets grow older, there are some conditions that are more common than others. All pets are different but here are some of the regular issues you may find your pet suffering from.

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Spring has arrived...

Spring is finally here, but that also means that there are new possible risks to your pet. Here are some common things to take note of during Spring time.

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Your pets golden years

As with us humans, you may notice that your once energetic pal, is now slowing down and taking things a slower pace. Here are some tips on how to manage the possible changes you may notice with your pet.

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Happy Mother's Day!!!

Wishing all the hard working Mams who are always their for their children even when times are tough a Happy Mothers Day.

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Celebrating your pets life

Even though the loss of pet is a devastating time for families, a number of people feel that honouring a pet that has passed away helps to deal with the grieving process, as well as remembering them forever.

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Pet bereavement and mental health

Grieving a pet can be similar to mourning the loss of a family member, even though we experience the same emotions, the way in which society manages them is very different.

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Children and Pet Loss Literature

Following on from our post regarding children and the euthanasia process, here are some of our favourite children's books to help them deal with the grieving process.

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