End-of-Life Care — Pet Health Library

Quality of life, hospice, and saying goodbye at home. Written or medically reviewed by Dr. Susset Diaz Castillo, DVM, PhD.

VestaSoul — My Vet At Home® is a mobile veterinary house-call practice serving select areas of Miami-Dade County and select areas of Broward County.

Pet Hospice at Home: Comfort, Pain, Hydration, and Monitoring — Pet hospice focuses on comfort and family goals when disease is advanced or cure is not the plan. It requires a veterinarian-directed care plan, daily observation, reassessment, and a clear emergency or crisis plan.
What to Expect During an In-Home Euthanasia Visit — An in-home euthanasia visit usually includes time to review consent and preferences, medication to promote deep relaxation or unconsciousness, euthanasia medication, confirmation of death, and the chosen aftercare plan. Details vary by patient and veterinarian.
When Is It Time to Consider In-Home Euthanasia? — There is rarely one universal sign that determines when euthanasia is appropriate. A veterinarian can help your family assess comfort, function, meaningful activities, treatment options, and the risk of a crisis while respecting your goals and your pet's individual condition.

VestaSoul — My Vet At Home® is a mobile veterinary house-call practice serving select areas of Miami-Dade County and select areas of Broward County.