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I envy your having a mobile vet. You did right by your Pedro.

Years ago, I took my mother's Benji whom I grew up with as a brother. He's the one pet we've had that was terrified of the vet, and hers wanted to subject the dog to an exam first - as his patient of many years, Benji's age, arthritis and fright were known/i> to that jerk!

So I took him on his final ride to my vet. Had I known how quickly the drugs would take effect, I'd have asked at least to do it outside where he wouldn't be so scared. He was always so relieved to walk out of there, ya know?

Thanks. This is a really hard part of pet “ownership.” We are in total control of when and how this happens. Their lives and well being are completely within our control. Yet, for the most part, there is little sensitivity by vets to these final moments. I am glad to have had a mobile vet since Pedro hated the vet’s office and the trip there. He had to go to the oncologist but our regular vet is in a big van with all the office elements. Called CatCalls. I have gratitude for that.

I think that if we support the mobile vets even if a house call costs a little more, they will thrive.