Palliative Care For Pets & Quality of Life Support for Dogs & Cats in Ormeau

Gentle Care, Every Step of the Way

Palliative care for pets is about comfort, dignity, and connection — helping pets with chronic or terminal conditions live their best possible life for as long as they can.
At My Kind of Vet, we know that managing a pet with ongoing illness can be emotional and overwhelming.
Our team provides compassionate, tailored support to help both you and your pet through this stage with understanding and respect.

What Is Palliative Care?

Palliative care focuses on relieving pain, managing symptoms, and supporting wellbeing, rather than curing disease.
It’s not just about end-of-life — it’s about helping your pet feel comfortable, valued, and safe each day.

We care for pets living with:

• Cancer and chronic disease

• Mobility issues or arthritis

• Cognitive decline or anxiety in older pets

• Organ failure or age-related illness

• Recovery from major surgery or long-term conditions

Our goal is to create balance — keeping pets comfortable, engaged, and loved while maintaining quality of life.

Quality of Life Assessments

Sometimes the hardest part of caring for an ageing or unwell pet is knowing how they truly feel.
We use structured Quality of Life (QOL) assessments to help you recognise subtle changes in:

• Appetite, sleep, and mobility

• Breathing and pain levels

• Mood and engagement

• Toileting, hygiene, and comfort

Regular reassessments help us adapt your pet’s plan as their needs change.
You’ll never have to make these decisions alone — our team will guide you with honesty and compassion.

Symptom & Pain Management

Comfort is at the heart of every palliative plan.
We draw on modern, multimodal therapies to relieve discomfort and anxiety, including:

• Pain Management tailored to your pet’s condition

• Medication plans that are safe for long-term use

• Laser therapy or gentle Integrative Medicine options like acupuncture

• Nutritional and mobility support to maintain strength and stability

• Anxiety and behaviour support for pets who feel unsettled or confused

We work closely with you to adjust treatment as your pet’s condition evolves, ensuring comfort at every stage.

Home-Based & Fear-Free Care

For many pets, home is the place where they feel safest.
We offer home visits and fear-free handling for pets who are fragile, anxious, or uncomfortable travelling.
These visits allow us to provide medication reviews, comfort checks, and quality-of-life assessments in a familiar, calm environment.

Supporting Families Too

Palliative care isn’t just for pets — it’s also for the people who love them.
We understand how difficult it can be to watch a beloved companion age or face illness.
Our team provides clear information, emotional support, and space for families to talk openly about their feelings and options.

We can also guide you through planning for when the time comes to say goodbye, ensuring the process is gentle and peaceful.
For more information, visit our Euthanasia & End-of-Life Care page.

The Comfort of Compassionate Care

There’s no “right time” — only the right support.
Whether your pet has been recently diagnosed with a chronic illness or has been living with it for years, we’re here to help you navigate the journey with kindness and confidence.

Related Services

• Pain Management

• Integrative Medicine

• Senior Pet Care

• Euthanasia & End-of-Life Care