by Dr. Jessamyn Kennedy | Oct 17, 2025 | Blog
In the years I have been visiting homes for in-home euthanasia, the part that warms me the most is learning what pets are eating for their last meals. I love asking people — what did he eat this week? Did she get anything special last night for supper? In our...
by Dr. Jessamyn Kennedy | Mar 18, 2022 | Blog
The subject of children, euthanasia of pets, and death is a tricky one. The only angle I can come from is that of a veterinarian, having not had children myself nor training in therapy as pertains to little people. This article just touches on what I’ve seen and...
by Dr. Jessamyn Kennedy | Mar 18, 2022 | Blog
This is a question I am often asked when booking a euthanasia. Many households have more than one pet and often the pets are quite bonded. Most of the time what people are asking is, “should I make sure my other pet can see the deceased body to know that...
by Dr. Jessamyn Kennedy | Jul 4, 2019 | Blog
Lots of people have heard of the dog food news on CNN and the FDA’s take on it. I’ve known about this heart failure/ grain free (or “boutique”) food connection for months now, so here’s been my advice to my clients, and now to you: 1)...
by Dr. Jessamyn Kennedy | May 15, 2019 | Blog
Do you know how to recognize pain in your pet? Many people are surprised to learn that their pet is painful. In people, when we are in pain, we are very vocal about it. I sure am! If I am hurt I will call out loudly for someone to bring me ice cream! This is now how...
by Dr. Jessamyn Kennedy | Apr 6, 2019 | Blog
Cats are some of the most subtle creatures out there. They are masters of composure, hiding illness and fear from all but the most observant. Unfortunately it means that we often do not see cats in the veterinary office until the illness they have been hiding is quite...
