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HOSPICE CARE FOR YOUR PET

Hospice care is an option if your pet is suffering from a terminal illness where there are no curative options or treatment side effects outweigh the benefits. The goal is to make a pet's final weeks or months more pleasant.     

 

Palliative care begins at diagnosis of a serious illness and uses a combination of Western and TCVM medicine to stop suffering and help both the animal and care giver manage the disease.  

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To help make the pet more comfortable we are able to offer a variety options. 

  • We offer alternative care such as acupuncture, PEMF, herbs and supplements

  • We can prescribe appropriate pain medication 

  • We can offer suggestions, supplements or medications that can help stimulate appetite

  • We talk about mobility support equipment and how to prepare your home properly 

  • Administration of subcutaneous fluids and vitamin B12

  • Bandaging or chronic wound care

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Our hospice service includes a full history, exam, consultation and first treatment with Dr. Amanda.  A hospice plan is presented to the owner and might include any of the above treatment options. We also talk about how to evaluate the quality of life. This visit is $250 and includes 2 hours of doctor time.  If herbs, supplements, medications are prescribed those would be additional. This also includes one follow-up email to check on pet and make any changes to plan as needed . 

IN-HOME EUTHANASIA

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In-home euthanasia allows you to say good bye to your beloved pet in the comfort of your home, surrounded by loved ones. When we arrive we will first greet the family and the pet and let everyone get comfortable with our presence.  We want to make this a peaceful and relaxed process and encourage families to take whatever time they need to say good bye to their pet.  We will then discuss the euthanasia process with you and answer any questions.  After that a mild sedative is given to relax the pet and make them comfortable before the final injection is given. We use a basket or stretcher, depending on size of pet, to help with transport after families have said their final good bye.  This service is $400+ after care charges. In some cases we are able to provide an after hours visit (after 6pm) or weekend visits.  There is a $100 additional charge for this service. We are quickly responsive to euthanasia inquires as we know this is a time sensitive matter.  Please let us know how we can help.  

After Care is provided by Tacoma Mausoleum & Mortuary in Tacoma. 

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Pet Loss Support:

Lap of Love provides free group support and also provides individual support.

 https://www.lapoflove.com/our-services/pet-loss-support

Individual Cremation

  0-4 LBS              $140

  5-20 LBS            $200

21-65 LBS            $244

66-115 LBS          $350

116-185 LBS        $400

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Communal Cremation

0-15 LBS              $85

16- 30LBS            $100

31-50 LBS            $135

51-70 LBS            $165

71-90 LBS            $195

91-150 LBS          $225

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Individual Cremation:

This option includes a cedar urn with name engraved on top. 

 

This option also includes remembrance items: clay paw, fur clipping, and ink paw print (you can opt not to receive these as well)

 

We return all remains directly back to you in 3-4 weeks. 

Communal Cremation: 

Ashes are scattered in Commencement Bay.

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Remembrance items package (one clay paw, fur clipping and ink paw print) can be purchased for $35. 

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