Elderly Pet Care
Pain Management, Palliative Care & End of Life
A gentle touch every step of the way
Early intervention and personalised care can significantly improve your pet's quality of life, extending the time you share together. Learn about the differences below:
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Any point in your pet’s life
Managing pain in pets can occur at any point in their life, whether they're experiencing acute discomfort from an injury or chronic pain due to long-term conditions like arthritis.
We provide personalised treatment plans, which may include supplements, medications, rehabilitation, and lifestyle adjustments to support your pet's long-term health.
Book a home visit (service an hour around Melbourne)
Teleconsultationfrom anywhere in Australia
Blog: Subtle signs of pain
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Extending Quality of Life (Months to Years)
Palliation refers to the care we provide when a pet’s disease or condition is manageable but incurable, with the goal of enhancing their quality of life. This can range from several months to even years, depending on the pet's condition.
Early intervention in managing pain and detecting illnesses can help delay the next stage: end of life, making it easier to prepare both emotionally and practically.
Book a home visit (service an hour around Melbourne)
Teleconsultation from anywhere in Australia
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When interventions no longer help, we enter the end-of-life stage. Most pets are in the end-of-life stage for less than six months, with some only in this phase for days to weeks.
Dr Taylah can provide medication such as low-dose ketamine, opioids, anti-nausea, CBD oil and appetite stimulants, to keep your pet comfortable in their final days, weeks to months. There are usually affordable medciations you can use that you may already have at home!
Not sure what stage your pet is at? Enquire online, text us, call us, or book online for more advice.
More information:
Is it the right time to say goodbye to my pet?
How to prepare the family for pet goodbye
What is euthanasia?
“We are so incredibly grateful to have found Dr Taylah - what a kind, generous, warm and gentle person she is. Dr Taylah came into our lives seven months ago when we were worried about our senior greyhound. She provided us with lots of information and reassurance and maintained contact whilst we were navigating his care. The time came for us to suddenly need to say goodbye to our best friend a week ago and Dr Taylah was able to come to us on that same day."
