As many people know, the Ottawa and Gatineau region was recently hit with a hefty storm that resulted in widespread power outages. According to Hydro Ottawa there were roughly 180,000 customers affected by the storm. The power outages affected many of our local veterinary clinics, some of whom had to temporarily close their doors. Pet parents should prepare by having first aid supplies in their homes that are tailored to their pets. With more storms that may result in loss of power predicted to be coming our way this summer it is important to keep in mind the needs of our furry friends. Power ..read more

Saying goodbye to a pet is an incredibly challenging decision to make. Oftentimes, we feel a deep sense of guilt as though we are making the decision prematurely and that it is not yet our pet’s time. It is important to remind ourselves that although we may feel guilty and that we are not ready to say goodbye, our pets usually are. They love us with every fiber of their being, but they do not want to spend those extra days with us in pain with the inevitable goodbye just around the corner. The longer we wait to say goodbye the more we risk our pet’s going into a crisis situation, and that is n ..read more

We recently helped a client, Angèle Charlebois, say goodbye to her beloved hearing ear dog, Candy. The grieving process can be very different for a service dog and Angèle’s daughter found this article that describes the grieving process well for people who lose their service dogs to illness. It is hard to imagine how incredibly difficult it would be to lose a service dog…..as Angèle said to us “I feel like I’m losing an extension of who I am and who I’ve become over the years.” We hope that this article can help others View Article Here The post Grieving the Loss of a Service Dog appeared fir ..read more

The pain of grief is uncomfortable for many, and it can be extremely hard to know what to say or do in support of someone who is grieving the loss of their pet. Whether they are a friend, family member, or acquaintance, we struggle for the right words, even if you are a fellow animal lover. To read the full article, click here. The post 6 Ways to Say “I Care” to Friends Who Are Facing Pet Loss appeared first on Claire Place Veterinary Hospice Mobile Services ..read more

Pictured here is Dr. Lianna with some pretty adorable sidekicks who participated in the The Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run presented by Escape Manor on Saturday 8 September. The Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run is one of the largest fundraising events of the year for the Ottawa Humane Society, a non-profit, community-based organization and a registered charity that provides a safe haven for sick, injured and homeless animals in Ottawa. Thank you Dr. Lianna and all who participated for this very important cause. The post Wiggle Waggle Walk and Run appeared first on Claire Place Veterinary Hospice M ..read more

Dr. Lianna Titcombe explains the substantial process required by some to grieve the death of a beloved family member – the pet. She explains how to best support a bereaved pet owner at work and at home. Please visit our Facebook page at the following link to listen to the podcost. The post Real Grief: The True Impact of Losing a Beloved Companion Animal appeared first on Claire Place Veterinary Hospice Mobile Services ..read more

In April 2018 Healthy Pets, Canada’s first and only telemedicine service to offer on-demand video consultations with veterinarians was launched. Healthy Pets will use the funding to scale its operations and expand its network of veterinarians. Pet owners can register online by creating a profile for themselves and their pets. From there, they can schedule an appointment with a registered veterinarian from within the platform. Subscription plans range from a single 15-minute session to a monthly subscription. Through the video consultations, veterinarians can assess clinical signs to determine ..read more