The end of your pet’s life can be an incredibly difficult and stressful time. Choosing when to continue treatment and when to transition into end-of-life care is one of the hardest decisions you’ll face. Thankfully, the growing field of veterinary hospice and comfort care has stepped in to support families during the period between deciding to stop curative treatments and the pet’s final moments, providing guidance and compassionate care.
In this concise ebook from Paws into Grace, veterinarian and palliative care expert Elizabeth Benson answers the following questions and more:
- What is pet comfort care, exactly?
- Is my pet a candidate for comfort care even if I don’t believe in euthanasia?
- How will I know if it’s the right time to say goodbye?
- How can I prepare for my pet’s final moments?
- What tools can help assess my pet's quality of life?
Saying goodbye is never easy, but knowing what to expect during this period can make a difficult time just a little bit less stressful. Comfort Care can help turn that fear of the unknown into peaceful acknowledgment of what is to come. Knowledge brings a sense of understanding, replacing fear with the reassurance that you’re making the best choices for your loved one.