information on euthanizing or putting a dog to sleep
Dr. Alex Crow (VetMed MRCVS) is an RCVS accredited Veterinary surgeon with special interests in neurology and soft tissue surgery.
Dr. Crow performs all routine surgeries, including spays, castrations, lump removals, and dentals, as well as more complex surgeries such as cystotomy, enterotomy, and gastrectomy. His special area of expertise is Laparoscopic neutering (keyhole).
Dr. Alex Crow earned his degree in veterinary medicine from the Royal Veterinary College in London (one of the top 3 veterinarian schools in the world) in 2019.
As a veterinarian, I understand that few topics are as heart-wrenching and emotionally challenging for pet owners as the decision to euthanize a beloved dog. When it comes to congestive heart failure (CHF), this decision […]
Sometimes I get a call from an owner asking: “Doc, my dog won’t eat anything. What should I do?” I explain there are various reasons for dogs to lose their appetite and recommend they bring […]
At Senior Tail Waggers, we talk a lot about the difficult process of putting your dog to sleep and saying goodbye. Even though your dog has hopefully lived a full and happy, losing your four-legged […]
There can be nothing quite as devastating as finding out your dog has a spleen tumor. There are many questions that follow, including what can we do to treat, how long will your dog live, […]
After 14 years of working as a vet, I can diagnose some client concerns in an instant. When a client calls and says their dog is choking, the dog probably has kennel cough. When a […]
We love our dogs unconditionally. From providing us with endless entertainment to unquestioned loyalty and devotion, our dogs remain lovingly by our side throughout their lives. It’s only right therefore that we ensure our dogs […]
Losing a pet is not easy. In my life, I have lost three great pets. They lived well beyond their life’s expectations. That did not make me deal with it any easier. The space they […]
Making the decision to euthanize a dog with Cushing’s disease is not easy;. Due to the slow progression of the disease, we, as vets, often build strong bonds with the pets through the many years […]
Facing the difficult decision to say a final goodbye to a beloved family pet is made even more difficult when finances must be considered. Our dogs are there when we wake up every morning, eagerly […]
From giving us companionship and unconditional love to providing us with endless entertainment, the connection you have with your dog is a special one and every owner only wants what’s best for their pet. The […]