Many of our patients are sensational seniors, and we aim at helping them to live out their twilight years with as much comfort and good quality of life as possible. As our pets age, it is easy to assume there is nothing that can be done to ease the aging process. There is however plenty that can be done to maintain their quality of life and ensure they are not just surviving but thriving. Palliative care utilises a combination of medications, acupuncture, diet, supplements, physical therapies and mobility aids to significantly improve the day to day life of our senior pets.

It is no longer about curing the disease, but focuses on controlling pain, discomfort and anxiety that might come from being diagnosed with the disease. Palliative care is not about prolonging suffering, but about alleviating suffering until their gentle euthanasia.

We utilise quality of life scales and pain scales to assess your pet’s comfort level and make recommendations accordingly. We are able to liase with your regular veterinarian and veterinary specialists to ensure treatments are aligned and your concerns are addressed.

Utilising Fear Free techniques we are able to teach you the best way to administer medications including subcutaneous fluids (if needed) as to ensure you are not causing undue stress during the administration of treatments. We are able to assess not only the physical wellbeing of your pet but also look at the emotional wellbeing and address any concerns that may be present.