Services
Routine and Preventative Care
For young adult dogs and cats, we offer a Junior Wellness Package. This includes a house call, physical examination, laboratory testing for infectious diseases*, as well as all necessary vaccines and dewormings. Additional pets in the same household can get a Wellness Package for a reduced fee.
For dogs and cats older than 7 years, we offer a Senior Wellness Package. This annual package includes a house call, physical examination, comprehensive laboratory testing**, as well as all necessary vaccines and dewormings. Additional pets in the same household can get a Wellness Package for a reduced fee.
If you want to keep it simple, we've also got a Basic Wellness Package which includes a house call, physical examination and all necessary vaccines.
In addition we can perform procedures such as Microchipping, Nail clipping (with or without sedation as required), Sedation for grooming etc, Nutritional Counselling and Weight Management.
* Infectious disease testing includes FeLV/FIV testing for cats, heartworm testing for dogs, and fecal examination for intestinal parasites in cats & dogs. Treatment for any infection discovered is not included in the examination fee.
** Blood samples can be taken for senior health blood profiles in older dogs and cats.
Beyond the basics, there are many common problems in veterinary medicine that can be diagnosed and treated at home.
Beyond Preventative Care
Beyond the basics, there are many common problems in veterinary medicine that can be diagnosed and treated at home. Good examples of this include: itching and scratching; problems with the eyes, ears or skin; mild to moderate arthritis; minor wounds or lacerations.
During a house call, we can collect samples from your pet for outside laboratory testing. Common tests include Complete Blood Count & Blood Chemistry Panels, Heartworm Testing, Feline Viral Testing, Urinalysis, Fecal Examination, Bacterial and Fungal Cultures, and even Skin Biopsies.
If required, we can arrange personalized referrals to veterinary specialists in ophthalmology, dermatology, cardiology, radiology, orthopedics, oncology, ultrasound, acupuncture, homeopathy and behavioural therapy to name just a few.
Our pharmacy is well-stocked, allowing us to fill most prescriptions on the spot. Advantage, Advocate, Revolution, Sentinel and Frontline flea control products are also available. Some special medications and prescription diets will need to be ordered, often with same or next day delivery.
If we are advised before a home visit we can deliver premium quality foods of your choice from Eukanuba, Iams, Hills, Royal Canin and Tuckertime etc on the day of your house call.
In some cases, we'll need to transport your pet to a local veterinary hospital to get more intensive/specialized care. If your pet requires x-rays, anesthesia, dentistry or surgery, we can usually arrange to have these procedures completed within 24-48 hours of the initial house call.
Advanced Home Care
Sometimes our older and debilitated pets need frequent veterinary care: subcutaneous fluid administration, daily injections of insulin or other drugs, regular blood monitoring, etc.
Some pets may require palliative care/pain management for conditions such as Cancer and Advanced Osteoarthritis. In certain situations Quality of Life Determination and Recommendations may be required.
If you'd rather not transport your pet every time it needs treatment, home veterinary visits can be a very welcome relief! Let us know if we can help.
If your pet requires hospitalization, All Pets Mobile Vets can transport your pet to our full service Hospital or the Veterinary Hospital of your choice.
* Infectious disease testing includes FeLV/FIV testing for cats, heartworm testing for dogs, and fecal examination for intestinal parasites in cats & dogs. Treatment for any infection discovered is not included in the examination fee.
** Blood samples can be taken for senior health blood profiles in older dogs and cats.
In Home Euthanasia
Caring and compassionate euthanasia services in the pet's home can be the final act of caring to a pet companion.
Your pet's last hours need not take place in the foreign, clinical environment of a veterinary hospital. They should be spent at home, surrounded by family: in a familiar room, on a sunlit patio, or in the yard under a favourite tree.
When the time comes, we'll come to your home to help you say goodbye to your special pet. After meeting with you and your family, we'll administer two injections to your pet. The first injection is a heavy sedative, which will help your pet to become quiet, relaxed and free from pain, usually within ten minutes.
When you and your pet are ready, we'll administer the second injection, which is a concentrated barbiturate solution. This will slow down and stop your pet's bodily functions, providing humane euthanasia within several seconds.
Following euthanasia, many pet owners choose to have their pet's remains individually cremated. These cremated remains can be returned to you in a simple container, wooden box or urn. If you don't wish to receive your pet's ashes, they can be scattered by the crematory.
Lawnswood and City of Stirling Pet Funeral Service are two cremation services that we trust and recommend. Both companies can schedule a home visit to collect your pet's remains following the euthanasia appointment. Or if you'd prefer to keep things simple, we can transport your pet's remains directly to either crematory.
If you have any questions regarding additional details of euthanasia or the disposition of your pet's remains, please don't hesitate to phone or email.
Your pet's last hours should be spent at home, surrounded by family.
Pet Loss, by Moira Anderson Allen, M.Ed.
It's never easy to say goodbye to our family pets, whether it's through euthanasia or natural causes. They are special friends that have worked their way into our hearts, given us unconditional love, and trusted us to take care of them throughout their lives. When they leave us, we need to journey through the grief process.
The traditional stages of grief include denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Even though they're described as stages, they're not meant to be experienced in a logical or orderly fashion, with defined beginnings or endings. All five stages can be experienced over a period of hours or a period of months; even after you've moved on, some stages can resurface when triggered by a memory or an event.
Grief is a personal experience, but you don't have to go through it alone. If you look around the internet, you'll find many resources that can help. Here are a few links to get you started:
Grief is a personal experience, but you don't have to go through it alone.
Tips on Coping with Pet Loss
When is the right time to euthanize a pet?
Your veterinarian is the best judge of your pet's physical condition; however, you are the best judge of the quality of your pet's daily life. If a pet has a good appetite, responds to attention, seeks its owner's company, and participates in play or family life, many owners feel that this is not the time. However, if a pet is in constant pain, undergoing difficult and stressful treatments that aren't helping greatly, unresponsive to affection, unaware of its surroundings, and uninterested in life, a caring pet owner will probably choose to end the beloved companion's suffering.
Evaluate your pet's health honestly and unselfishly with your veterinarian. Prolonging a pet's suffering in order to prevent your own ultimately helps neither of you. Nothing can make this decision an easy or painless one, but it is truly the final act of love that you can make for your pet.
What should I tell my children?
You are the best judge of how much information your children can handle about death and the loss of their pet. Don't underestimate them, however. You may find that, by being honest with them about your pet's loss, you may be able to address some fears and misconceptions they have about death.
Honesty is important. If you say the pet was "put to sleep," make sure your children understand the difference between death and ordinary sleep. Never say the pet "went away," or your child may wonder what he or she did to make it leave, and wait in anguish for its return. That also makes it harder for a child to accept a new pet. Make it clear that the pet will not come back, but that it is happy and free of pain.
Never assume a child is too young or too old to grieve. Never criticize a child for tears, or tell them to "be strong" or not to feel sad. Be honest about your own sorrow; don't try to hide it, or children may feel required to hide their grief as well. Discuss the issue with the entire family, and give everyone a chance to work through their grief at their own pace.
Will my other pets grieve?
Pets observe every change in a household, and are bound to notice the absence of a companion. Pets often form strong attachments to one another, and the survivor of such a pair may seem to grieve for its companion. Cats grieve for dogs, and dogs for cats.
You may need to give your surviving pets a lot of extra attention and love to help them through this period. Remember that, if you are going to introduce a new pet, your surviving pets may not accept the newcomer right away, but new bonds will grow in time. Meanwhile, the love of your surviving pets can be wonderfully healing for your own grief.
Should I get a new pet right away?
Generally, the answer is no. One needs time to work through grief and loss before attempting to build a relationship with a new pet. If your emotions are still in turmoil, you may resent a new pet for trying to "take the place" of the old-for what you really want is your old pet back. Children in particular may feel that loving a new pet is "disloyal" to the previous pet.
When you do get a new pet, avoid getting a "lookalike" pet, which makes comparisons all the more likely. Don't expect your new pet to be "just like" the one you lost, but allow it to develop its own personality. It's probably best not to give a new pet the same name or nickname as the old. Avoid the temptation to compare the new pet to the old one: It can be hard to remember that your beloved companion also caused a few problems when it was young.
A new pet should be acquired because you are ready to move forward and build a new relationship - rather than looking backward and mourning your loss. When you are ready, select an animal with whom you can build another long, loving relationship - because this is what having a pet is all about.
Anything that can be done in an exam room in a veterinary hospital can be done in the comfort of your home.