End of life care
As your veterinarian, we’re here to work with you to ensure your pet has the best possible quality of life for as long as possible. During your pet’s senior years, we’ll examine them regularly and provide advice on how to adapt their lifestyle and make your home more comfortable for them. Regular wellness exams allow us to manage any health conditions and minimize any pain that your pet may be experiencing, to help them make the most of their golden years.
Deciding when to say goodbye
As a pet parent, this is one of the hardest decisions you will have to make. We’re here to help in any way we can. We can answer any questions you have about euthanasia, provide you with additional resources, and talk through the options available to help improve your pet’s quality of life.
Euthanizing a pet is always difficult, even when you know it’s the right decision. It’s important that you feel informed, empowered, and supported so that you can make the best decision possible for both you and your pet.
What is quality of life?
Quality of life is a term that’s often used in the veterinary world to describe a pet’s overall well-being. It encompasses a variety of physical, mental and behavioral factors that help us get a better sense of whether a pet is happy, declining, in pain or experiencing any degree of suffering. While pets can’t tell us how they feel, there are typically signs that indicate when a pet’s health or quality of life is diminished.
Even when you know that your pet no longer has an optimal quality of life, it can be extremely hard to know when it’s time to say goodbye. Performing a quality of life assessment and keeping a daily activity log can be really helpful. These practices allow you to gauge your pet’s health and well-being in a more objective way.
Euthanasia
We’re committed to providing compassionate, pain- and anxiety-free end of life services for you and your pet. We can provide these services at the time of your choosing.