An old dog resting its head while its owner strokes it
Senior pets & end of life

The Final Goodbye

Unhurried, gentle care at the end of a life, here at the clinic or at home. We will help you judge the timing, and we will sit with you through it.

Scope of care

What we can help with

Common reasons owners book this service. If what you have noticed is not listed, call us and describe it.

Warana, Sunshine Coast — seeing pets from Kawana, Buddina, Bokarina, Wurtulla, Birtinya and Currimundi.

  1. Quality of life assessment
  2. Pain and comfort management
  3. Palliative care planning
  4. Euthanasia at the clinic
  5. Euthanasia at home
  6. Aftercare and cremation arrangements

In detail

What it is 1 of 3

The last kind thing you can do.

It is also the hardest decision most owners ever make. Our job is to make sure you have the information, the time and the support to make it well.

An owner’s hand resting on an old dog’s head
When you need it 2 of 3

"Am I too early?" is the usual question.

Almost nobody asks whether they left it too late. We will go through quality of life honestly with you, and we will not rush you toward a decision.

  • Quality of life is declining despite treatment
  • Pain is no longer well controlled
  • The bad days outnumber the good
  • You would simply like to talk it through
How we approach it 3 of 3

Quietly, and on your terms.

A quiet room or your own home, a longer appointment, however much time you need, and no waiting room afterwards. Bring whoever needs to be there.

Common questions

The things owners ask us most.

Something else? Call us

Yes. Many families prefer it, and for cats and anxious dogs it is often much kinder. Talk to reception about arranging a visit.

Always, for as long as you want, before and afterwards. Children are welcome if that is your choice.

We will talk you through cremation and aftercare options, and there is no need to decide anything on the day.

Come and talk to us. A quality of life consultation exists for exactly this, and it does not commit you to anything.

We don't just care for pets. We care for the people who love them.

Independently owned, open seven days, and the same clinicians appointment after appointment. Longer consultations, because explaining things properly takes time. Independently owned, open seven days, and the same clinicians appointment after appointment.

A woman lying on the grass, laughing with her golden retriever

Open 7 days · Warana

Come see the vets

Whenever you are ready, we are here.

Open seven days. Call us and we will give you as much time as you need.