posted: Jun. 02, 2021.

The decision to euthanize a beloved pet is a traumatic one. Not long ago, the only choice for most pet owners was to bring their pet to the veterinarian’s office Read more

posted: Apr. 21, 2021.

When you have welcomed a pet into your heart and home it is hard to let them go. Most of the time, we hope that our pets will pass away Read more

posted: Feb. 10, 2021.

How to Talk to Your Child Through Losing a Pet We love our pets. The thought of them leaving us someday is sad. Unfortunately, there comes a time when we can Read more

posted: Feb. 09, 2021.

The Important Role Family Pets Play in Keeping People Sane During the COVID Lockdown When COVID-19 hit the world early in 2020 it changed nearly everyone's life. At Dr 4 Pets, Read more

posted: Oct. 23, 2020.

The Effects on a Child Dealing With Losing a Pet Dr 4 Pets offers in-home pet euthanasia and hospice services in Thousand Oaks, Porter Ranch, and Canoga Park, CA. Dr. Lorraine Read more

posted: Aug. 25, 2020.

Celebrating Your Pet's Life If you are a cat or dog owner, and your pet passes or is about to pass away, there are different ways to celebrate the life that Read more

posted: Jul. 07, 2020.

Coping with Pet Loss  Having to put a pet to sleep is heartbreaking. The devastation of losing a beloved pet is coupled with the difficult decision to euthanize creating complex grief Read more

posted: Apr. 08, 2020.

Should Other Pets Be Present During A Euthanasia? People aren’t the only ones that need to cope with the loss of a pet. Other pets in your home also need to Read more

posted: Jan. 27, 2020.

Pet Euthanasia: How Long Does Pet Euthanasia Take? We know that choosing to euthanize your pet can be a very difficult decision. At Dr. 4 Pets, serving Thousand Oaks, Porter Ranch, Read more

posted: Jan. 24, 2020.

Will Pet Euthanasia Hurt? Dr. Lorraine Watson understands how difficult it can be when a loved one is suffering. That's why we help residents of Canoga Park, Thousand Oaks, Porter Ranch, Read more

posted: Dec. 05, 2019.

We are all searching for joy in our lives. That joy oftentimes comes from our relationships with other people, but increasingly more we are embracing our pets as a source Read more

posted: Dec. 05, 2019.

Pets are a source of our affection and entertainment; but on a more serious note how they unparalleled wisdom on how to live and how to die. I’d like to Read more

posted: Nov. 06, 2019.

It is said that “you’ll never know how someone feels until you walk in their shoes.” As a veterinarian performing in home pet euthanasia, I am oftentimes asked by my Read more

posted: Oct. 16, 2019.

If your pet could talk you through those last few moments, what do think he or she would say? Having many pets over many years I can attest to this Read more

posted: Jun. 11, 2019.

Pets cannot speak, but they communicate through their body language and activity. Learn how they communicate signs of pain to us. Read more

posted: Apr. 23, 2019.

The term “cancer” describes a whole class of diseases. If your cat gets a cancer diagnosis, it means that undesirable cells are growing uncontrollably, invading nearby tissue and possibly spreading through your cat’s body. Some types are more serious than others. As with people, early detection Read more

posted: Apr. 01, 2019.

Losing a dear pet is a journey through grief and healing. This blog is a comprehensive discussion through the process, to help you on your way from loss to recovery. Read more