Blog Archives - Cherry Tree Gentle Farewells

21 Jul

Obesity in Dogs and Cats

July 21, 2023
By cherrytreegentlefarewells

A study in 2019 by the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association has reported that vets believe 51% of dogs and 44% of cats are overweight, 7...

04 Mar

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Home Modifications to Help Your Elderly Cat

March 4, 2023
By cherrytreegentlefarewells

As your cat gets older some daily tasks can become a lot more difficult for them. This may be because of changes to their mobility and/...

31 Jan

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Recognising when your dog is experiencing pain

January 31, 2023
By cherrytreegentlefarewells

There are lots of reasons why your dog might be experiencing pain and it can be hard for us to notice the subtle signs they are showing...

23 Sep

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2 Years of Cherry Tree Gentle Farewells!

October 6, 2022
By cherrytreegentlefarewells

Can you believe that Cherry Tree Gentle Farewells has been providing a caring and compassionate euthanasia service for our beloved pets...

05 Jul

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Creating a bucket list

July 6, 2022
By cherrytreegentlefarewells

Is your beloved dog starting to age? Are you wanting to create a bucket list for you and your dog to enjoy before they pass away? B...

31 Mar

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Why do I sedate the animal before euthanasia?

March 31, 2022
By cherrytreegentlefarewells

I often get asked why I sedate the animal prior to euthanasia, and why other vets do not do this. There are many reasons why I sedate ...

14 Dec

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Preparing for when the time comes to say goodbye

September 23, 2022
By cherrytreegentlefarewells

There are so many things to think about when the time comes to say goodbye to our beloved pets. Although we do not want to think about...

09 Nov

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Does my dog have dementia?

November 30, 2021
By cherrytreegentlefarewells

Dog dementia is referred to as canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) syndrome. This disease is caused by the dog's brain ageing and brain ...

01 Oct

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What is grief?

November 30, 2021
By cherrytreegentlefarewells

Grieving is not an illness but a process of adjustment to loss. It can be significantly influenced by life circumstances and by the ind...

14 Jul

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Is my pet in pain?

November 30, 2021
By cherrytreegentlefarewells

Animals feel pain the same as we do, but they do not always display it in the same way. This means that owners often do not realise th...