Pet Aftercare
We are here to help guide you on the best path forward for your beloved pet.
The most difficult choice a pet owner must make is the choice to euthanize their pet due to a terminal illness or injury which impairs the animal’s quality of life.
At Aurora North Pet Clinic in Ontario, we provide humane euthanasia and end of life services for your beloved pet to ease their suffering and give them a few days of peace and happiness with you before the final goodbye. If you see that your pet’s last days are approaching or that they are in too much pain to survive, you can contact us at our pet clinic. We will help you choose the best way forward for your pet.
How Can We Help?
If you decide to care for your pet at home so that they spend the last days with their loved ones, we will give you a care plan to minimize their pain and discomfort. If you see signs of pickiness while eating or bouts of self-isolation, you may be witnessing your pet’s aftercare. Give us a call and let us guide you on how to make these days comfortable for your beloved furry friend.
However, some conditions may mean that you cannot care for your pet at home and that they need to be shifted to hospice care. Hospice care requires dedication and supervision, and you need all the help you can get. This is usually when your pet is suffering from a terminal illness, and there is no cure – which is why the last days of your pet are supervised with diet plans and medications to enable them to pass on with dignity.
But sometimes, even hospice care is not enough, and the suffering of your pet is too much. That is when the most humane option is euthanasia to eliminate the suffering. We will examine your pet and provide options, depending on their present condition and the deterioration of their illness.
But sometimes, even hospice care is not enough, and the suffering of your pet is too much. That is when the most humane option is euthanasia to eliminate the suffering. We will examine your pet and provide options, depending on their present condition and the deterioration of their illness.
It is natural to grieve your pet, and as a clinic that handles pets, we can understand your grief and pain. We are here for you if you feel like reaching out to someone to support you.
It is natural to grieve your pet, and as a clinic that handles pets, we can understand your grief and pain. We are here for you if you feel like reaching out to someone to support you.
Euthanasia
Euthanasia, or more commonly known as “putting down”, is a difficult choice that most pet owners must make later in their pet’s life. While it would be fantastic if our furry friends could live forever, just like us, each has their time. Euthanasia is a humane option to ease your pet towards their end of life. While it is a difficult decision to make, ageing can bring challenges for your pet, just like in humans. If your pet is suffering from long-term pain or chronic illness, then it may be time to discuss options with your veterinarian.
The process of euthanasia is painless for your pet. Once discussing with your veterinarian and determining that it is the best path, we will administer the drug while under sedation. You can take comfort in the fact that your pet’s last minutes are calm and free of pain. Aurora North Pet Clinic understands the emotional impact these decisions can have on pet owners. Please feel free to contact us for consultation, advice and support resources.
Cremation
It is important to focus on the positive impacts you and your pet had on eachother’s life. While it is difficult to handle losing your beloved pet, we feel it is best to remember the good. If you would like to memorialize your pet or have a reminder, cremation is a great option. Cremated remains can be buried, stored in an urn, or spread depending on your wishes.
Again, we understand the difficulty of losing a pet. If we could make pets live forever, we would. But there comes a time where we must each say goodbye. Please reach out to us as Aurora North Pet Clinic to determine the best possible end of life care for your furry companion.
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