Ayrshire Home Vet Care

Ayrshire Home Vet Care Offering compassionate and personalised end of life care for pets around Ayrshire

Anticipatory Grief - Looking back have you experienced this, or are you currently experiencing it? ➡️Anticipatory grief ...
21/03/2025

Anticipatory Grief - Looking back have you experienced this, or are you currently experiencing it?

➡️Anticipatory grief is grief that occurs before a death. It is common among people facing the eventual death of a loved one, this can include their pets.

➡️Especially if our pet is diagnosed with a life limiting condition, we may experience stress, anxiety and other emotions relating to worry over their eventual death - this can in combination be defined as anticipatory grief.

➡️You may feel embarrassed to admit that you are feeling such emotions before the loss of a pet, but the truth is that due to the wonderful bond between people and their pets, the feelings you experience are valid and you absolutely should feel supported through them.

💙Please do not suffer alone, if you are experiencing mental health burdens in the lead up (and following) the loss of a pet, please seek help and support.

There are support services that you can be signposted to if you need help.

This included:

🔵Pet bereavement helplines
🔵Email Support
🔵Face to face counselling

➡️As much as we would all like our pets to die and painlessly in their sleep at a great age, this is rarely the case. Euthanasia is typically the most humane option to prevent prolonged pain and suffering.

➡️It may seem morbid to talk about it before it happens, but the fear of the 'unknown' and not knowing when the time is right can be a major source of worry.

➡️If this is an issue that’s worrying you, have a chat with your caring veterinary team in advance. We can talk you through the options, the euthanasia process and what to expect. For some people, this takes a weight off their mind for when the time comes.

➡️Quality of Life ⬅️

When we have a pet who is old, terminally ill or has a life limiting condition it can be hard, with our love and emotions to think objectively about their health and when to make the decision to euthanase.

Your veterinary team won't expect you to make rational decisions when faced with such a huge decision.

That is why they are there to support and guide. Quality of life discussions can be very difficult, for everyone, but are often an essential conversation to have.

Talk about quality of life, use quality of life scales, and be guided by the support of your knowledgeable team to know when the time is right.

If you need support or recognise any of these signs in yourself currently please do seek support.

If you are an owner please look to a trained bereavement or pet bereavement professional or contact the Blue Cross

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-bereavement-and-pet-loss

Did you know dogs can donate blood to save another dogs life. Read the criteria to see if your dog can be a lifesaver 🩸
05/03/2025

Did you know dogs can donate blood to save another dogs life. Read the criteria to see if your dog can be a lifesaver 🩸

Our next Pet Blood Bank donation session is on Sunday 9th March and we need your help in getting more dogs to come forward to donate 🐶

If your dog is already a donor, or you know someone with a dog who could be a fabulous donor, please get in touch.

New donors can find out more and register at www.petbloodbankuk.org/dogs

Existing donors can book in for our next session using the Pet Blood Bank mobile app or by calling 01509 232 222.

You do not have to be a registered client of Dalblair to donate.
We look forward to seeing all the wonderful donor dogs then ❤

Thank you to everyone who has supported our home visit service for end of life care. I am away on annual leave from 23rd...
22/02/2025

Thank you to everyone who has supported our home visit service for end of life care. I am away on annual leave from 23rd February until the 7th March so will be unavailable for visits during this time. Many thanks
Jennifer 🙏

A very lovely Thankyou from a gorgeous boy and his family who we helped say goodbye at home. Fly high special boy 🌈🐾
19/02/2025

A very lovely Thankyou from a gorgeous boy and his family who we helped say goodbye at home. Fly high special boy 🌈🐾

Lovely walk in between the showers. The snowdrops are beautiful.
05/02/2025

Lovely walk in between the showers. The snowdrops are beautiful.

After the storms there has been trouble with mobile masts causing signal issues. Using the contact us link on the websit...
29/01/2025

After the storms there has been trouble with mobile masts causing signal issues. Using the contact us link on the website is the most reliable way of getting in touch for advice or to arrange a visit. Hope you all are safe and enjoying the calmer weather
Thank you
Jennifer

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas. Thank you to everyone who has supported us since opening in May. For those facing the...
24/12/2024

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas. Thank you to everyone who has supported us since opening in May. For those facing their first Christmas without your beloved pet we are thinking of you and it’s good to talk. The Blue cross pet bereavement line is a helpful resource if you need to talk to someone who understands. Keep the mince pies and chocolate out of reach of your furry friends!

emergencyvetsglasgow and Vets Now Kilmarnock are providing 24hr emergency cover over the festive period.

I am visiting family for Christmas and will be available for visits again on Friday afternoon onwards.

Thanks again and take care of yourself

Another lovely thank you from a client we helped with a peaceful goodbye at home.
09/12/2024

Another lovely thank you from a client we helped with a peaceful goodbye at home.

https://phoenixjewelleryglasgow.co.uk/Is a vet nurse friends new business based near Glasgow incorporating your beloved ...
25/11/2024

https://phoenixjewelleryglasgow.co.uk/

Is a vet nurse friends new business based near Glasgow incorporating your beloved pets ashes in a piece of jewellery we can keep close to us

Will be on my Christmas wish list

Phoenix Jewellery

Please say hello to our new addition OllieI had a springer shaped hole in my heart that he has filled perfectly Settling...
18/11/2024

Please say hello to our new addition Ollie

I had a springer shaped hole in my heart that he has filled perfectly

Settling in well, loves a cuddle and a ball

Another lovely thank you from a family we helped their beloved pass peacefully at homeThank you so much for your kindnes...
04/11/2024

Another lovely thank you from a family we helped their beloved pass peacefully at home

Thank you so much for your kindness and gratitude

Keeping our pets slim helps prevent arthritis and living a longer more painful life free lifeGreat article from canine a...
05/10/2024

Keeping our pets slim helps prevent arthritis and living a longer more painful life free life

Great article from canine arthritis management website which is a fantastic resource for owner and vets alike

Weight management in dogs is important for controlling effects of arthritis. 90% of owners cannot see that their dog is overweight!

My name is Piglet and on the 28th March 24 I was staying on a Barge near Coy Carp, Harefield UB9 (by canal) when it was ...
02/10/2024

My name is Piglet and on the 28th March 24 I was staying on a Barge near Coy Carp, Harefield UB9 (by canal) when it was broken into and I ran in fear. My Mummy is DISTRAUGHT and has been searching for me continuously since that day. I WANT TO GO BACK TO MY MUMMY …Did YOU FIND ME thinking I was a Stray ? If so - I AM BEGGING YOU PLEASE..take me to a Vet and say you found me. Or Has your NEIGHBOUR or FRIEND got a new dog like me in the last few months ? Let them know I AM BEING SEARCHED FOR….My Mummy will refund any monies that have been paid out..PLEASE I NEED TO GO HOME 😢 Make that call ☎️ 07774 724797

Another lovely thank you card from an owner grateful for our private goodbye for their beloved fur baby at homeGone but ...
25/09/2024

Another lovely thank you card from an owner grateful for our private goodbye for their beloved fur baby at home
Gone but never forgotten xx

Wednesday was rainbow bridge Remembrance A day dedicated to honoring our beloved pets who have passed away. We realize t...
29/08/2024

Wednesday was rainbow bridge Remembrance

A day dedicated to honoring our beloved pets who have passed away. We realize the hardest part of owning a pet can be letting them go. This day is meant to be a time for reflection, gratitude, and healing for those who have lost a pet.

Happy International Dog day!Celebrating the love and companionship and getting active our doggy friends encourage. Feel ...
26/08/2024

Happy International Dog day!

Celebrating the love and companionship and getting active our doggy friends encourage.

Feel free to share your best friends photos below past and present.

So grateful to be making a difference to our beloved pets and their families. A lovely thank you from a recent client. V...
21/08/2024

So grateful to be making a difference to our beloved pets and their families. A lovely thank you from a recent client. Very kind and thoughtful

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