End of Life Care




What Is Pet Hospice Care?
- Pain recognition training for pet parents
- Pain management
- Nutritional support
- Fluid therapy
- Bandage and wound care
- Incontinence management
- Environmental assessment and adjustments
When Is End of Life Care the Right Choice for a Pet?
A. Is your pet having more good days or bad days? Take an average over the past 10-20 days or the next 10-20 days. Their good days should far outweigh their bad days.
B. Pick three things your pet enjoys and when they stop doing these things, their quality of life may not be what it should be. Some of these things are:
a. Greeting you at the door when you get home
b. If they stop laying in their favorite spot in the house, or if they lay in remote places they typically do not
d. If they stop playing with a toy or housemate that they typically would play with
C. Sometimes when you see your pet daily, it is hard to notice slow decline. Animals are innately wired to hide disease, so subtle cues can be hard to pick up on. It may be a good idea to have a friend or family member that knows your pet to have a visit. They are often able to pick up on changes you may not see day-to-day.



