Palliative Care
Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of pets with a serious illness.
Our Goal
stabilise the symptoms, and the illness where possible
minimise pain, discomfort and distress
provide appropriate additional supportive measures, and thereby improve and maintain quality of life
The relief of any pain and suffering is central to palliative care.
When is palliative care suitable?
Palliative care is suitable for your pet if it has:
cancer
organ failure (advanced organ disease), e.g. kidney failure or heart failure
debilitating arthritis or a neurological condition impairing mobility
dementia
an undiagnosed disease for which further diagnostics or treatment options are declined and comfort care is sought
Our approach
What matters to you matters to us at IVET Services, and helps guide how we can best help you care for your pet and meet your goals of care