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“I believe that it’s a privilege to be trusted to do what we do. Supporting our patients in a peaceful and calm environment is very
March 14 2024 is World Kidney Day, a day that brings awareness to kidney disease and kidney health. Our mission at Sunset Vets is to
The team at Sunset Vets knows just how hard it can be when you need to say goodbye to a beloved pet. Grappling with the
Several weeks ago, Monique a Sunset Vets client sent the team a photo of their beautiful Blue Heeler dog, Carlos. Dr Cherrie had visited Carlos
‘I’m sorry, but there’s nothing further we can do’. It’s a confronting thing to be told as your pet’s soulful eyes stare trustingly up at
On a secluded beach on the Gold Coast as the sun dipped behind the horizon, Margot and her family said a peaceful goodbye to Papa
The decision to say goodbye to a beloved pet is difficult and it’s one that no owner takes lightly. Unfortunately, in addition to the emotional
When Dr Cherrie walks in your door it’s normal to simultaneously feel both dread and relief. Dread because the time has likely come to say
Sometimes an animal fits so seamlessly into our lives we can’t help but think that they were meant for us. But sometimes it seems we
Dr Katrina Warren and Dr Jackie Campbell recently joined forces to talk all things loss, grief and palliative care.
Sunset Vets Palliative and End of Life Care (Sunset Vets) was recently selected as a major case study for a cohort of undergraduate business students at Torrens University Australia.
The fund is a lifeline for disadvantaged pet lovers, but it also provides an outlet for expressions of kindness and sympathy from others wanting to reach out or donate in memory of their own beloved pet.
No matter how much time we have with our pets, it’s never going to be long enough. And although our pets live on forever in our memories; having something a little more permanent is something you’ll never regret.
Dr Ashlee is a Canberra based Veterinarian who works specifically with pets approaching the end of their life.
‘By the time you can tell that your pet is doing poorly, your pet may already be deeply uncomfortable and unhappy.’ Nobody wants to say
Melbourne Veterinarian Dr Amanda Tenne talks acupuncture in animals and how to say a gentle goodbye at-home No longer are pets restricted to the backyard
‘A festival to celebrate our feline overlords’ Sunset Vets Canberra based Veterinarian, Dr Ashlee, is proud to be presenting on palliative care at the Canberra
Some common signs of pain in elderly pets include changes in personality, decreased mobility, restlessness, excessive grooming, irritability, and withdrawal from social interactions.
How have we managed to create, sustain, and expand our fabulous team? We take a people centred approach with everything we do.
Narelle didn’t always want to be a pet photographer. In fact, it wasn’t something she had ever considered before. It wasn’t until the end of
Although at-home euthanasia and grief counselling are major services we provide, our other service, and the beating heart behind Sunset Vets, is palliative care.
National Palliative Care Week runs from 21 May to 27 May and aims to put ‘Matters of Life and Death’ front and center in Australia’s consciousness.
Most pet owners are educated on the basic ways we need to take precautionary care of our pets during the warmer months, such as the
Miss Millie was just one of those dogs… A friend to so many, a therapy dog who brought smiles to those who needed it, a
Thank you Dr Cherrie and the Sunset Vets team for your kind and considerate care in our time of need. With aching hearts we said
Walking Your Senior Dog Walking your senior dog is so important for fresh air, mental stimulation, exercise and socialisation and it can become a bit
In the March of 2013 I was on the lookout for a furry best friend. Missy was an 8 month old looking for her forever
So your pet has just received a terminal cancer diagnosis – now what? We know it’s scary; take a deep breath! Depending on the diagnosis
For most of us on the Sunset Vets team, it’s the connections we make with incredibly dedicated owners that brings the most reward to our
Hannah, my vegan beagle, you were my family, my companion, my best friend, and assistance dog. We have been through so many trials, tribulations, happiness,
Osteoarthritis is a common ailment of our older pets and just like in people, cold weather can exacerbate pain in arthritic joints.
Your pet might show signs of being lazier, not wanting to exercise or go up stairs, appear stiffer than usual or have difficulty standing up after lying down.
Our resident Canberran, Dr Ashlee, shares her top tips for providing your pet with some extra support this winter.
Little did I realise the impact a dog could have on my life.Little did I realise the puppy I brought home on my knee in
Our Pets need us to be their advocates and to ensure we are doing all we can to support them, especially when they too are feeling grief. Just like in humans, not all pets will deal with grief the same, and some may not be affected at all.
It can be difficult knowing where to start when it comes to helping your child through the loss of your family pet, and quite often parents can be juggling the emotions of their own grief while trying to support their children the best way they can.
Picture books can be a a great help with these conversations.
Deciding how and when to say goodbye to your best friend is never going to be an easy thing, and when there are children involved, the decision can become even more confusing.
Dr Brittainy, one of Sunset’s amazing Palliative Care team, shares her tips on Senior Cat Care in our two part series. In Part Two, Dr
We all know being in pain is no fun. Unfortunately, what makes things difficult when our four-legged companions are in pain, is that they can’t
Small Changes to Help Older Cats Feel Fancy! Dr Brittainy, one of Sunset’s Palliative Care team, shares her tips on senior cat care in our
In June this year, one of our gorgeous clients Naomi Blake said goodbye to her loyal companion, Molly. Molly had been diagnosed with hip dysplasia
When we share our lives with a senior pet, we come to realise just how precious the time we have with them is. Below, you’ll
Saying goodbye to a ‘spirited little pup’. Never have I witnessed so strongly the beautiful bond of love between people and their pets. On the
My partner and I adopted Dukey from Labrador Rescue when he was 8 years old. We journeyed to the centre for a meet and greet
Forever would not have been long enough. While he was here only four years, Rusty made an unmistakable mark, and left paw prints on the
This is a story that needs to be shared. Gentle and affectionate, Maple Cherry was never meant to live past a few hours. When I
It does not matter whether medicine be old or new, so as long as it brings about a cure. ” – Jen Hsou Lin, DMW,
They are by your side with wagging tails and soft purrs through the highs and lows of your life. They love with no expectations. They
Facing the first festive season without a pet can be difficult. Here are some tips if you’re missing your fur-baby this Christmas: 1.Give yourself permission
‘Where there is deep grief, there was great love’ – anon. Pets are heart-melting combinations of fur and love on legs. They bring joy, mischief
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. – Aesop “We were very privileged to have been able to walk by her
Are we a society overflowing with compassion, love and understanding? The negativity broadcasted by the nightly news might convince you that we’re not. If you
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