When you aren't sure if there are options to improve your pet's comfort and quality of life, or if you are struggling to decide if it’s the right time to choose euthanasia, you may benefit from consulting with our veterinarians.  While you are always the ultimate decision maker when it comes to your pet, a home visit may help you consider all options for your pet’s comfort, quality of life and end of life care.

 

A Quality of Life Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of your pet, their physical and psychological state, and how they are coping with age or disease.  It also considers the care-giver's quality of life as well. An assessment may help you make a decision regarding euthanasia and determine if the most loving thing you can do for them is to say good-bye peacefully in their home.  A Quality of Life Assessment may also help determine if your pet may benefit from palliative or hospice care.  Hospice care may greatly improve your pet’s life  - and often improve your life as well - for a period of time. Sometimes a simple change in a treatment plan can make a world of difference.

 

A typical appointment may last from 1 to 2 hours as we go through the examination and give you and your pet our undivided attention.  We may walk you through a Quality of Life scale and teach you how to note changes in your pet's physical or mental status. You will be able to discuss at length your pet's condition, how it affects you, and what you may be struggling with in your decision-making process.