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In-Home Pet Hospice

If your pet has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, or is just showing age-related decline, there are often still many therapies and options that can help your pet feel better. We can often improve their quality of life, as well as yours as their family.

In-Home Hospice
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What to Expect at a Hospice Visit:

Dr. Erin will focus on different approaches to help maintain comfort and quality of life. We do not perform any diagnostic tests, such as blood work or x-rays, and instead focus on comfort-oriented measures.

When Dr. Erin arrives at your home, she will examine your pet thoroughly, and will talk through their history and discuss everything that is going on with them, to get a better sense of how they are really doing. The appointment typically lasts about 45 minutes to an hour because there is often a great deal to discuss, and we want to ensure that we are focusing on your pet’s well-being, as well as your quality of life as their family.

After the visit, the doctor will email you a summary of all that you have discussed, and the plan going forward, as well as signs to watch for. It can be overwhelming to try to remember everything, so it can be helpful to have all this information easily accessible. We are all doing what we can to make everything easier on you and your beloved pet as well.

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What does hospice care involve?

  • The idea behind hospice medicine is that we focus on quality of life, The goal is to keep your pet comfortable and happy, even if this has the potential to shorten his or her lifespan.

What is included with my hospice visit?

  • Dr. Erin will:

    • Write an email to you to summarize all you have discussed, including any findings from the physical examination that are important, changes in medications suggested, plan for going forward, and relevant quality of life issues.

    • Call in any necessary medications to a pharmacy.

  • Dr. Erin will help determine if your pet will require follow-up examination(s).  Often after an initial hospice visit, follow-up care can be addressed via phone. We will be available by phone, or text to address medical questions and follow-up as needed. 

    • We strive to provide follow up care and support during this incredibly difficult time.  While the veterinarian might not be available due to varying schedules and commitments to help other families, Brittany our practice manager is readily available to help whenever possible.  

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