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Home Holistic: Hospice CareWhat is hospice care for animals?
Hospice care for animals is end of life care that is modeled after the human hospice care philosophy. It involves compassionate nursing care provided to patients with terminal illnesses and supports them both physically and psychologically. Throughout the hospice process, support is also provided to the families of our animal hospice patients assisting them during their pet's illness and during the bereavement process.
When is it appropriate to seek out hospice care for your pet?
This is a difficult decision to make and should be made with the guidance of your primary veterinarian in conjunction with a veterinarian familiar with hospice care. It is usually for pets that are given a poor long term prognosis with less than 6 months to live. It is for families that have accepted their pet's fate and have elected not to pursue heroic measures to "cure" their pet which could involve chemotherapy, radiation, extensive surgery, hemodialysis, prolonged hospitalization, frequent visits to a vet clinic, etc. Instead, these families are seeking ways to improve or maintain their pet's quality of life while strengthening the bond shared with their pet; and building wonderful memories of quality time shared together.
Pre-Need Counseling
This consult is available for people who have a pet with a terminal illness and can foresee the potential for hospice care in the future.
Hospice Counseling
This consult is available for people who have a pet that is in need of hospice care.
Hospice Day Care
Do you have a special needs pet with a chronic or terminal illness that you don't feel comfortable leaving at home or with a stranger while you are at work? Well, the staff at VHRC is available to care for your special needs pet while you work. This will allow you the peace of mind to go about your day without worrying about your loved one. You can drop your pet off in the morning and pick your pet up at the end of your work-day. While your pet is with us, we can hand feed your pet if needed; provide frequent walks; administer medications and fluids; ensure your pet stays clean; all while receiving extra TLC.
Our staff is well-trained in caring for pets with a wide variety of conditions, including kidney failure, cancer, diabetes, anemia, debilitating orthopedic and neurologic diseases, etc.
Hospice Overnight Care
This service is available for special needs pets whose guardians are either going out of town or are unable to care for their pet at home during their illness. We will ensure that all of your pet's medical needs, as well as, physical and emotional needs are being met, while maintaining your pet's quality of life and dignity through a difficult time.
At Home Euthanasias
Dr. Danoff is available to come to your home to make the "passing" of your pet a more peaceful event for you, your family, and your animal companion. Massage, Reiki, and/or acupuncture can be performed to relax your pet prior to putting him/her "to sleep".
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