At Home Pet Consultation Services
You can reach Dr Ana and Dr Kaori by calling 0434 468 600. Our business hours are from 10am to 6pm every day, including public holidays. Additionally, we offer bookings before or after 6pm.
At Horizon Palliative Vets we offer home consultations for elderly or palliative care patients. We allow the time to go through you pet’s medical history and create a personalised care plan which we send it to you in writing after the appointment. We will also be available on phone and e-mail after the appointment in case things change or if you have any new concerns.
What are the Benefits of Home Pet Consultation?
Personalised palliative care plan for elderly or terminally ill pets
Written report sent after the appointment
Handouts available with quality of life scales to ensure you are well informed when making decisions about your pet’s care
Ongoing contact with Dr Ana and Dr Kaori after the appointment to address any new concerns
Convenience for pet owners
Reduced stress for pets in a familiar environment
Seeing the animal in their natural environment
Ability to have the whole family involved in consult and patient’s care
Not rushed (1-2hour appointments)
Personalised service
Continuity of care with Dr Ana and Dr Kaori
Focus on quality of life and management of symptoms
Why Choose At-Home Pet Consultation Service from Horizon Palliative Vets?
Our Pet Consultation Services Includes:
Initial Palliative Care Consultation
In home consultation - Quality of Life Assessment and development of a Personalised Palliative Care Plan
Guidance through the decision making process
Assess your pets daily routine (appetite, mobility, toileting, hygiene)
Thorough clinical examination
Review history and medications
Pain management
Discuss ways to achieve the best quality of life
Nutritional advice
Preparation for euthanasia can be discussed during the same appointment, or at another time
Recheck Palliative Care Appointment
Discuss how pet has been since the last appointment
Thorough physical examination
Update the plan as needed
Pain management
Nutritional advice
Adjust medications or prescribe different medications as the condition progresses
Ensure patient is as comfortable as they can be
Plan for end-of-life appointment when needed
Geriatric checks
Suitable for those elderly pets that are not needing palliative care yet
For those patients that are old but are not battling any serious disease
Assess quality of life at home
Mobility assessment
Cognition assessment
Nutritional advice
Discuss what to expect as the patient ages
Geriatric checks are recommended once a year for pets over 8-10 years of age
Our Experienced At-Home Euthanasia Vets in Adelaide
Dr Kaori and Dr Ana have over 20 years of experience combined. Most of which was spent looking after the dogs and cats of Adelaide. They take pride in providing the comfort and care every pet deserves at the end of their lives in the privacy of their home.
