Palliative Care and Home Euthanasia
About this service
Comfort, dignity and time
When your pet is facing advanced illness or the final stage of life, our focus turns to comfort, dignity and quality of life. We provide gentle palliative care over time and, when the time comes, a peaceful goodbye at home.
Our appointments are unhurried, with time for questions and difficult conversations, and we tailor everything to your pet’s needs and your family’s wishes.
Who it is for
Is this service right for your pet?
Senior pets experiencing age-related changes
Pets with chronic, progressive or terminal illness
Pets whose care is focused more on comfort than cure
Families who would like extra support with end-of-life decisions
When you might need it
Signs it is time to book
If any of these sound familiar, it is worth getting in touch.
Not sure whether it is worth a visit? Call us on 0401 682 015 and we will talk it through.
- Your pet is slowing down or no longer enjoying their usual activities
- Pain, mobility, appetite or other symptoms are becoming harder to manage
- Your pet has been diagnosed with a serious or terminal condition
- You are unsure whether your pet still has a good quality of life
- You are beginning to think about euthanasia and would like guidance first
What happens
What to expect during your visit
We assess your pet at home. We discuss their symptoms, mobility, appetite, behaviour and overall quality of life.
We focus on comfort. We review medications and talk through ways to keep your pet as comfortable as possible.
We prepare you for what is ahead. We explain the changes you may see as their condition progresses, and when euthanasia may need to be considered.
A gentle goodbye, if it is time. If the visit is for euthanasia, we guide you softly through each step and allow plenty of time for you and your pet.
What's included
This service may include
- Palliative care consultations in the comfort of home
- Assessment and management of pain, nausea, anxiety and other symptoms
- Support for pets with chronic, progressive or terminal illness
- Nutritional and appetite support when eating becomes harder
- Help recognising when your pet may be struggling
- Support with end-of-life decisions, including when euthanasia may be kindest
- Unrushed time to ask questions and make decisions
- Ongoing emotional support for families throughout
- Detailed quality-of-life assessments
- Review and adjustment of medications for comfort
- Mobility support and practical changes for daily life
- Guidance on what changes to expect as the condition progresses
- Ongoing reassessment as needs and quality of life change
- Gentle home euthanasia in familiar surroundings
- Guidance around aftercare and cremation options
Why a home visit helps
The difference of care at home
Care takes place at home, avoiding a stressful trip to the clinic
Your pet stays in familiar surroundings with the people and things they know
Longer appointments allow for detailed discussion and support
Palliative care continues over time and adapts as your pet's needs change
When euthanasia is needed, it can happen peacefully in your pet's favourite space
Pricing
What it costs
| Appointment / Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Home Goodbye (Monday to Friday) | $499 | Excludes cremation. |
| Individual Cremation (under 40kg) | $470 | – |
| Individual Cremation (over 40kg) | $560 | A $200 collection fee from the cremation company applies for pets over 40kg. |
| Communal Cremation | $85 | – |
Weekend appointments may be available by request and are subject to availability. A weekend surcharge may apply.
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