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Hospice Care

Hospice is a system which provides compassionate care to patients near the end of their lives and supports their guardians through the bereavement process. Hospice is built on the nursing model of care, in contrast to the medical model. Hospice is not about heroic medical interventions that prevent quality of life in a pointless attempt to prolong it. It focuses on pain management and symptom management, as well as other supportive medical care, with the goal of providing comfort (as opposed to cure). The patient's condition may continue to be treated, but heroic measures causing significant loss of quality of life are avoided. It includes comprehensive nursing care as well as psychosocial and spiritual care for the patient and guardians.

At the end of a pet's life quality time is precious to the family, and helps them cope with the approaching death of their companion.

Hospice care for animals is a welcome additional option at the end of life. It is an alternative to premature euthanasia. It is also an alternative to prolonged suffering either in the isolation of intensive care or at home without treatment.

Our team includes a registered veterinary technician and an experienced bereavement counseller who complete the circle of care for our hospice patients.

Online Hospice Resources