Pet Blog

  Regularly I am asked this question so I wanted to address it on my blog knowing that it is a sensitive topic. I have practiced at both an animal hospital and my mobile service that provides home euthanasia for dogs and cats in the Triangle and surrounding areas.  I feel that both of my … Continue reading “Are In-Home services more expensive?”

The loss of your dog or cat is one of the hardest things that a pet parent has to navigate.  Throughout this journey of the final life stage, there are an array of emotions that can come up.  I have had to say goodbye to beloved fur babies and the grief has been intense.  Here … Continue reading “Loss and Grief with Dr. Holland”

The process that a family goes through to reach the decision of euthanasia for a beloved family pet can be one of the toughest things they ever have to go through. What can make the decision even harder is knowing your pet has a terminal diagnosis and seeing that he or she seems fine – … Continue reading “My pet has been given a terminal diagnosis, what now?”

I get asked about pet hospice when I meet with families so I hope to help explain a little more.  Pet hospice is often thought of in the same way we think of human hospice, that is, to provide comfort during the final phases of life.  When I help families with pet hospice the Triangle, I am meeting with them … Continue reading “When is hospice right for my pet?”

I’ve found in brick and mortar practices, that euthanasia appointments can feel very impersonal and often take place in cold sterile exam rooms. Families are also forced to start the grieving process in a public setting. In a regular hospital setting, the Doctor often cannot devote 100% of their attention to the pet or the … Continue reading “Why Home Euthanasia for Your Pet?”

Raleigh, NC – On July 1, 2018 Dr. Azure Holland, owner of Azure Holland Mobile Veterinary Service was appointed by North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper to the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board. The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board (NCVMB), a state regulatory and consumer protection agency, was created in 1903 by an act of the … Continue reading “Dr. Azure Holland has been appointed by NC Governor Roy Cooper to be a new board member of the NC Veterinary Medical Board.”

This time of the year more than most I hear a lot of my friends having to make unnecessary trips to the Vet’s office which is not a fun place most of the time, however, since my Mom works there, I don’t mind visiting. The tree is a lot of fun and many friends have … Continue reading “Pecan Pie’s Tips for Surviving the Holidays. Literally.”

Azure Holland Mobile Veterinary Service is excited to be participating in this year’s SPCA K9-3K Dog Walk and post-race festival on Saturday, April 2 at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. The K9-3K Dog Walk is a benefit walk event to help homeless pets, plus a day of family-friendly, dog-friendly festivities. The event consists of a … Continue reading “Join us for SPCA K-9 – 3K Dog Walk this Saturday April 2nd!”

The Smith family contacted me recently because they needed some help with their pet, Tucker, who was showing signs of advanced aging. Tucker was having issues with arthritis and it was starting to affect his quality of life. He was having trouble getting around, including going out to use the bathroom, and he was seemingly … Continue reading “Tucker’s Story”

I wanted to share with you a case that really touched my heart a couple of winters ago. Bella was a sweet, older German Shepherd who had been having trouble getting around for a while. Her mom Karen reached out to me when she felt that Bella’s suffering had become too great. The morning of … Continue reading “A Peaceful Goodbye for Bella”