When is it time to consider in-home euthanasia?
"When is it time?" is one of the hardest and most frequent questions we get asked as veterinary professionals. Please know that you are not alone is asking or your decision. The answer to the question has many answers depending on the pet, the condition, and the family situation. Our compassionate doctors can help walk you through the pet hospice and euthanasia process with an in-home appointment or telehospice appointment. They will frequently refer to a quality of life scale or assessment.
A quality of life scale can be found: Here
In-Home Personalized Hospice Visits:
- 45-50 minute consultation with one of our amazing veterinarians
- Perform a brief exam on your pet
- Complete a thorough quality of life assessment with you
- Review your pet's medical history and pain control options
- Help your family walk through questions and concerns surrounding hospice and the euthanasia process
Telehospice Consultations:
- 30 minute consultation with one of our amazing veterinarians via zoom or telephone
- Discuss quality of life assessment
- Briefly review pain control options available
- Discuss the process of hospice and euthanasia
