Caring for a terminally ill or elderly pet can be emotionally challenging. During this difficult time, ensuring your beloved companion is comfortable and receives the care and attention they need is of utmost importance.
Dr. Mac Mobile Vet, a compassionate and professional mobile veterinary service, that offers at-home palliative care for pets, allowing your furry family member to spend their final period of their lives in the comfort and familiar surroundings of your home.
Dr. Mac is a certified Fear Free vet which means that Dr Mac is equipped to minimize fear, anxiety, and stress in your pet, creating a calm and soothing environment for your pet at every visit.
Dr Mac is the first Vet in Adelaide to complete expert training in the best practice euthanasia, with the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA), ensuring that their end of life is done in a compassionate, peaceful and dignified way in familiar surroundings with the loved ones.
Begin by scheduling an appointment with Dr. Mac. During the initial consultation, he will discuss your pet's condition, medical history, and shared goals for their palliative care.
Dr. Mac will create a personalized care plan that may include pain management, medication, nutritional support, and more.
Dr. Mac will monitor your pet's condition, adjust their care plan as needed, and provide guidance on how to best care for your pet during this challenging time.
We will guide you with the difficult decision and when it’s time to say goodbye.
Throughout the process, Dr. Mac offers emotional support and guidance to help you navigate the emotional challenges of saying goodbye to your beloved companion.
Pain relief medications, CBD Oil consideration and advice, and providing scripts or specialist referral if required.
Pets diagnosed with cancer often require palliative care as cancer can be challenging to cure. Palliative care focuses on managing pain, controlling symptoms, and improving the pet's overall comfort.
Arthritis is a common condition in older pets, particularly dogs and cats. Palliative care for arthritis may involve pain management through medications and novel injections, diet, joint supplements, and lifestyle modifications to improve mobility.
CKD is a progressive condition that affects the kidneys. Palliative care can help manage symptoms such as dehydration, loss of appetite, and nausea through dietary changes and ongoing medications.
Pets with heart disease, such as congestive heart failure, may benefit from palliative care to control symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, and fluid retention. Medications and lifestyle adjustments can be part of the care plan.
May require palliative care to manage pain, mobility issues, and paralysis.
Conditions like diabetes or Cushing's disease may need palliative care to regulate hormone levels and manage related symptoms.
Palliative care can help manage symptoms of liver disease, such as jaundice, weight loss, and vomiting, through dietary changes and medications.
IBD can cause chronic gastrointestinal issues in pets. Palliative care aims to alleviate symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea through diet modifications and medications.
As pets age, they may experience a general decline in health and cognitive functions. Palliative care can help address issues related to aging, such as cognitive dysfunction, reduced mobility, and changes in behaviour.
In cases where pets have a terminal illness with a limited life expectancy, palliative care focuses on keeping the pet comfortable, managing pain, and providing emotional support to both the pet and the owner.
Dr. Mac understands the unique needs of pets facing end-of-life challenges. His mission is to offer a holistic and gentle approach to palliative care, focusing on enhancing your pet's quality of life, managing their pain, and offering emotional support to you.
Home is where your pet feels most comfortable. In their final period, being in a familiar environment can provide them with a sense of security and ease.
Clinic visits can be stressful for both you and your pet. With at-home palliative care, you can minimize the anxiety associated with trips to the veterinary clinic.
Dr. Mac works closely with you to create a customized palliative care plan tailored to your pet's specific needs and preferences. Dr Mac will work closely with your regular Vet in order to provide the best possible care for your pet.
The focus of palliative care is to ensure that your pet's remaining period is as comfortable and pain-free as possible. Dr. Mac utilizes a combination of pain management, supportive care, and compassionate attention to achieve this.
