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House-call pet hospice care

In-home euthanasia

Dog & Cat Pals
Calling Lakes Veterinary Hospice RGB 2.p

Dr. Melanie Roth

About

Dr. Melanie Roth graduated in 1991 from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She spent several years in mixed animal practice in Steinbach, Manitoba, followed by a couple of years in small animal and emergency practice In Winnipeg, Manitoba. Dr. Roth returned to mixed animal practice in Glenboro, Manitoba for several years prior to moving to Indian Head, Saskatchewan where she established the Indian Head Animal Clinic. Dr. Roth spent 12 years as a mixed animal practitioner in Indian Head before deciding to focus on small animals exclusively since 2011. Dr. Roth sold the Indian Head Animal Clinic in 2021 after making the decision to provide in-home hospice/end-of-life care and euthanasia for pets. She is currently a member of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care and the Canadian Association of Veterinary Cannabinoid Medicine. Dr. Roth has completed the American Animal Hospital certificate in Animal Hospice and Palliative Care. When not working, Dr. Melanie spends time at her home with her dog Vusa and enjoying the outdoors. She enjoys reading, gardening, travel, arts and crafts and playing the the violin and piano. Dr. Melanie also spends part of her time overseas in Serbia where she is a partner in a beekeeping entreprise.

About
Services
01.

Your pet deserves to be as comfortable and content as possible at the end of his/her life. Hospice care is directed at minimizing symptoms and distress in your pet.

02.

The decision for euthanasia is difficult for many caregivers. Providing a comfortable, peaceful euthanasia for your pet in his/her own home helps to minimize stress on both you and your pet.

03.

We can assist with arranging cremation as well as providing keepsakes in remembrance of your pet.

In the Comfort of Home
When your pet is approaching the end of life, either through natural aging or due to a terminal disease, you may wish to care for them without the stress of a visit to the veterinary hospital.
Hospice and end-of-life care can be provided in the comfort of your home in your pet’s familiar surroundings.
Hours of Operation
Dr. Roth is available by appointment only. I strive to accommodate appointment requests within 2-3 days, but next-day and same-day appointments may be available.
Please book directly online using our online scheduler or fill out the appointment request form to inquire.
For emergency service, please contact your regular veterinarian or the 24 Hour Animal Care Centre in Regina (306-761-1449)
Payment
At this time, I am only able to accept payment by e-transfer or cash. If you will be paying by cash, please let me know so that I can bring change if needed.
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