Ask Dr. Borders

Dr. Borders would like to accept general questions in regards to your pets well being. If you would like to submit a question for Dr. Borders below, he will do his best to get back to you in a timely manner - free of charge. Dr. Borders provides this free service as a gesture of good-faith to show that he truly cares for your animals health. If Dr. Borders decides that your question might be well suited for others information, he can opt to post that question and its corresponding answer below this form. Know that any personal information you submit below will NEVER be posted below for the sake of your privacy. Please also note that this form should not be used for case-specific questions, but rather general health and well being inquiries.

Please note: Again, if you submit a question for Dr. Borders in the above form, he will never use your real name, location or any other personal information if he posts it below under 'Previously answered questions.'

Previously answered questions:

Question How can a second opinion benefit my pet?

Answer That's a great question. For more than 30 years I have worked with multiple veterinarians and whenever two (or more) people examine an animal they discover different things from that examination. That second set of eyes can be very helpful when evaluating a medical problem. By performing a second examination I may be able to confirm the prior diagnosis or perhaps offer other options for your pet's well being and comfort.

Question What is the advantage of home euthanasia?

Answer Thank you for your question! Pets are more comfortable in their own environments and a pet that is already afflicted by a terminal illness is less likely to be distressed by home euthanasia. Having their loving family in a familiar environment during their final moments is a comfort to both the pet and their owners alike.

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