Palliative & Hospice Care
In-Home Hospice & Palliative Care for Dogs and Cats
Pet hospice and palliative care are essentially intertwined; the overall goal of both is to increase your pet’s physical and emotional comfort as much as possible if their life expectancy is short. It is a privilege for Dr. Lynn Britton and her team at The Comfort Krewe to give you peace of mind about your pet’s well-being as they approach the end of their life, and to keep them pain-free during the precious days, weeks, or months they have left.
Want to meet with Dr. Lynn Britton to talk about your pet’s needs? Call (337)362-5966 to schedule a consult.
What is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is focused on controlling any symptoms your pet may experience due to a life-threatening disease or other condition. Issues like pain, vomiting, diarrhea, inappetence, and other discomforts can be managed with prescribed medications and subcutaneous fluids to help them feel better. Palliative care is usually introduced earlier in the end-of-life care process than hospice care.
What is Hospice Care?
Hospice care is provided with the understanding that your pet may have six months or less to live. Our goal is to help you implement in-home solutions to enhance their comfort, mobility, and quality of life as much as possible. We can also assist with care tasks that may be challenging for you to manage alone, such as administering fluids or insulin injections. We will check in with you weekly to monitor your pet’s progress and adjust treatment or medications as needed.
Hospice care provides comfort and dignity for your pet in their final days, while also offering support for you and your family.
Is My Pet a Candidate for Palliative or Hospice Care?
How can you tell if your companion is nearing the end of their life and may benefit from palliative or hospice care?
A consultation with Dr. Lynn can help provide the answers you need to make informed healthcare decisions. During the in-home consultation, we will observe your pet in their natural surroundings and discuss their overall quality of life with you.
Some key quality-of-life indicators include:
- Ability and willingness to eat and drink
- Eliminating regularly and normally (no accidents in the house or outside the litter box)
- No signs of discomfort or pain
- Able to stand and walk without pain or difficulty
- Interaction with family and other pets
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Lynn today by calling (337)362-5966