Archive for the ‘Vets and Pet Cremation’ Category

When Paws, Whiskers & Wags asked me to write a blog post on euthanasia, I thought a long time about how to approach the topic.  Since I am a doctor of veterinary medicine, my first instinct was to address euthanasia from a scientific or informational standpoint. But I ultimately decided that if I was going to write about something so important, I needed to take a more personal and emotional approach.

How to handle the remains of a pet’s body after it is dead is a critical topic. To talk about the subject of what to do when the pet dies is not ghoulish, it is a practical way of encountering the reality of a pet’s death. Although, it is undeniable that it is a painful fact to talk about pet cremation while the pet is still alive. In this respect, you have to be careful that the children in the house are not aware of such discussions. You should remember to consult your veterinarian on this subject. Your vet is the best person to answer such queries.