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Geriatric / End-of-Life Care

in Conroe, TX

As the years go by and our furry companions enter their golden years, they often need extra care and attention. At Horizon Veterinary | Animal Clinic & Surgical Center, we understand the unique needs and challenges of caring for senior pets and are pleased to offer comprehensive services tailored to their unique needs. From prevention to chronic disease management and end-of-life care, we are here to support you and your aging friend every step of the way.

Our Services

What Are Common Geriatric Health Concerns?

Your companion dog or cat may show signs of aging, including graying hair and a little less energy. However, the senior years increase the risk of age-related health concerns, including arthritis, cancer, vision and hearing loss, dental problems, and heart, kidney, and liver disease. At Horizon Veterinary | Animal Clinic & Surgical Center, we are proponents of prevention, early intervention, and chronic disease management to help your treasured pet live a long, active, and pain-free life.

Geriatric/End-of-Life Services Offered by Horizon Veterinary | Animal Clinic & Surgical Center

Preventive Care: Like their human families, aging pets require regular vet visits for preventive care. Most senior pets need preventive and wellness visits twice yearly, while those with chronic health concerns may require more frequent care. Regular vet visits help us detect any health concerns as they develop, ensuring prompt intervention.

Chronic Disease Care: While many chronic diseases have no cure, we can often manage them with stress-free medications and treatments, alternative therapies, dietary adjustments, supplements, and age-appropriate exercise routines. Keeping up with your routine vet visits allows us to monitor your pet’s health and intervene, as necessary, to maintain the best possible quality of life.

Pain Management: Pain management is an important aspect of caring for aging pets. That’s because natural changes and age-related degenerative conditions can lead to chronic pain and discomfort. We are pleased to offer traditional pain relief management protocols, including medications and supportive care. We also offer alternative therapies, including acupuncture and herbal medicines, to manage pain, reduce inflammation, and enhance comfort and mobility.

Palliative/Hospice Care: We offer hospice care, also known as palliative care, for pets suffering from terminal illnesses with no possible cure. We strive to ensure the final days are more comfortable and pleasant using pain management, dietary modifications, and emotional support. We work alongside you to ensure your beloved companion enjoys the best quality of life until it’s time to prepare for a dignified and peaceful transition.

Standardized Quality of Life Scale

If you have a question about your loved one’s quality of life, please use our helpful scale that can be a great aid in helping you decide if it’s the right time. We use this scale in our consultations about euthanasia.

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Humane Euthanasia: Saying Goodbye to Your Beloved Pet

There comes a time when pet parents must make the difficult decision of freeing their beloved companions from endless pain and suffering. At Horizon Veterinary | Animal Clinic & Surgical Center, we offer guidance to help you make the most humane choice for your beloved pet before discomfort turns into endless suffering. We use our “Quality of Life Scale” as our main reference to help you determine whether it’s time to help your pet transition peacefully.

Many pet parents choose cremation to honor their pet’s memory. We work alongside Pet Meadow Pet Cremation and Memorial Services to provide you with compassionate aftercare services. We understand how overwhelming it can be to lose a beloved pet and are happy to offer bereavement support and counseling resources to support you during this difficult time.