We offer emotional support to help you navigate the difficult emotions surrounding your pet’s end-of-life care. Our team can also provide resources on coping with grief and discussing these decisions with family members.

We recommend bringing your geriatric pet in for check-ups at least twice a year, or more frequently if they have chronic conditions. Regular visits allow us to monitor their health closely and adjust treatments as necessary to keep them comfortable.

Geriatric pets often face conditions such as arthritis, cognitive decline, kidney or heart disease, cancer, and vision or hearing loss. Regular veterinary care helps manage these issues and maintain your pet’s quality of life.

Arthritis is common in senior pets, but it can be managed through a combination of pain medications, joint supplements, gentle exercise, and weight management. We can also suggest therapies such as acupuncture or physiotherapy to improve your pet’s mobility.

Signs of pain in geriatric pets can include reluctance to move, changes in behaviour, difficulty standing or walking, loss of appetite, or excessive panting. If you notice these signs, it’s important to bring your pet in for an evaluation.

Cognitive decline, or “doggy dementia” in dogs and similar conditions in cats, can include confusion, disorientation, changes in sleep patterns, anxiety, and forgetfulness. We can discuss ways to manage these symptoms and improve your pet’s quality of life.

Geriatric pets often benefit from specialised diets that support their changing nutritional needs. This may include diets for kidney health, weight management, or joint support. We’ll help you choose the best diet for your pet based on their specific health conditions.

Providing soft, supportive bedding, ensuring easy access to food, water, and outdoor areas, and managing their pain with appropriate medication or supplements can help keep your geriatric pet comfortable. We’ll guide you on any additional home care tips based on your pet’s needs.

If your pet is diagnosed with a terminal illness, we can provide palliative care to ensure they remain as comfortable as possible in their final days. This may include pain relief, mobility support, and adjusting their diet to support their declining health.

Making end-of-life decisions can be difficult, but we’re here to support you through the process. We’ll help you assess your pet’s quality of life and discuss options such as hospice care or euthanasia when the time comes. Our goal is to ensure your pet passes peacefully and comfortably.

Palliative care focuses on managing pain and providing comfort to pets with terminal illnesses, allowing them to live their final days with dignity. Euthanasia is a humane option when a pet’s suffering becomes too great and their quality of life has deteriorated. Both options are approached with compassion and care.