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Knowing when it’s time


We understand the importance of saying goodbye in the comfort of your own home and we will provide support for you during this time. Making the decision to say goodbye to your pet is the most difficult decision that any of us can make. Often the changes that occur at the end of life are subtle and involve changes in behaviour more than overt signs of pain. It is helpful to keep a journal to record changes in your pet’s behaviors. Even if you find it hard to evaluate pain and suffering in your pet, we can help by providing you with signs to closely monitor.

Record the answers to these questions every so often to help monitor the changes in your pet over time.

  • Are there changes in eating or drinking – are they interested in food, or drinking excessively or not enough?
  • Has your pet lost weight, are they vomiting?
  • Are they interested in activities they used to enjoy (e.g. playing, running or going for a walk)?
  • Are they confused, experiencing dementia, circling or having seizures?
  • Can they stand on their own or do they have difficulty walking or getting up?
  • Have they become incontinent, having accidents in the house or struggling to urinate or defecate normally?
  • Is breathing difficult or are they out of breath with gentle activity?
  • Are they having fewer ‘good days’ than ‘bad days’?
  • Do they pull away when you touch or pet them?
  • Are they hiding more, sleeping in unusual places or wanting less contact with you and the family?
  • Has your pet been diagnosed and suffering from a terminal illness or disease in which recovery is not possible?
  • Is your pet struggling to sleep?
  • Does your pet cry out or whimper?

“Julie was kind and compassionate. This is always a very hard time and she helped to soothe our souls and say goodbye in a loving way. Thank you so much!” — Angie Barr

“Dr. Oswald is the best! Quality care and compassion for our furry family members is evident in the services they provide. Highly recommend.” — Tammy Perry

“Great experience during the saddest of times. Thanks so much!” – The Schafer Family

“Dr. Oswald was very professional and extremely compassionate when helping us deal with the loss of our beloved boxer Sadie. We will be forever grateful to her for assisting our precious girl with her transition to doggie Heaven in the comfort of her own home and surroundings. Thank you again for your compassion and apparent love for animals in their final hours.” — The O’Keefe Family

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Dr Julie Oswald BVMS MRCVS
Blue Run Veterinary Wellness Services
Elverson, PA
Mobile: (484) 639-9887
Email: droswald@bluerunvets.com

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