When the time comes, our experienced, compassionate veterinarians will be there for you and guide you through the last stages of your pet's life. Whether you need help with assessing your beloved fur friend's quality of life or making that final decision, our team is here to help you the entire way.
Coping with the impending loss of a pet is one of the most difficult experiences a pet parent will face. Whether your furry friend is approaching their golden years or has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, it’s important to us to calmly guide you through the end-of-life experience and minimize any discomfort or distress.
When cats and dogs are suffering, they may not show outward signs that we normally associate with pain like whimpering or crying. Sometimes an animal will continue to eat or drink in spite of pain or disorientation. Some physiological and behavioral signs that your pet might be experiencing pain include excessive panting or gasping for breath, reclusiveness, reluctance to move, and food pickiness. Salem Veterinary Hospital is dedicated to helping you find those sources of discomfort, and our veterinarians will address their comfort and offer pain management where needed.
Euthanasia provides a painless, peaceful end for a pet who would otherwise continue to suffer. Our veterinarians have special training to provide your pet with a humane and gentle passing.
Coping with the impending loss of a pet is one of the most difficult experiences a pet parent will face. Whether your furry friend is approaching their golden years or has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, it’s important to us to calmly guide you through the end-of-life experience and minimize any discomfort or distress.
When cats and dogs are suffering, they may not show outward signs that we normally associate with pain like whimpering or crying. Sometimes an animal will continue to eat or drink in spite of pain or disorientation. Some physiological and behavioral signs that your pet might be experiencing pain include excessive panting or gasping for breath, reclusiveness, reluctance to move, and food pickiness. Salem Veterinary Hospital is dedicated to helping you find those sources of discomfort, and our veterinarians will address their comfort and offer pain management where needed.
Euthanasia provides a painless, peaceful end for a pet who would otherwise continue to suffer. Our veterinarians have special training to provide your pet with a humane and gentle passing.
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Salem Veterinary Hospital partners with Agape Pet Cremation Services of Virginia Beach. Agape was founded in 1985 and has been helping VB families with the cremation process ever since. Whether your pet passes at our clinic or at home, their services are available to you.
Agape services:
Agape services:
- Private and communal pet cremations
- Grief support and other pet loss support resources.
- Prompt return of your pet's cremains to you in order to bring you the closure you need and deserve.
- Guidance throughout the entire process.
- A large selection of urns, keepsakes, and memorial products for your companion animal or equine friend.
Salem Vet also offers personalized clay paw prints and fur clippings. Our caring assistants and technicians can help you pick out charms and ribbon colors for your pet's paw print, or you can choose a more traditional looking one. See pictures below for details.
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