Services / Chronic Disease Management / Palliative Care
Chronic Disease Management / Palliative Care
Ongoing care and comfort for pets living with chronic illness
About This Service
When a cure is no longer the goal, quality of life becomes everything. Our chronic disease management service focuses on managing pain, maintaining comfort, and supporting both your pet and your family through a serious or ongoing illness. We partner with you to create a personalised care plan that evolves with your pet's needs.
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What's Included
- Thorough in-home assessment and comfort evaluation
- Tailored pain management plan
- Medication review and prescription as needed
- Nutritional and mobility guidance
- Regular follow-up visits or telehealth check-ins
- Coordination with your regular vet
How This Service Works
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Initial consultation to assess your pet's current condition and goals of care
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We develop a comfort-focused care plan together
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Medications and supportive therapies are prescribed and explained
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Regular check-ins — in person or via telehealth — to adjust the plan
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Ongoing support as your pet's needs change over time
Pricing
Our chronic disease management / palliative care service starts from $179. Final pricing depends on location and specific requirements.
We'll always confirm costs before your visit — no hidden fees.
Your Veterinarian
Dr. Jina Song
DVM, University of Melbourne · 10+ years experience
A compassionate mobile veterinarian serving Melbourne, with a special focus on end-of-life care, palliative medicine, and helping families navigate some of the most difficult moments with their beloved pets. After spending years in busy general practice, a move to mobile veterinary care felt like a natural fit — more time with each patient, less stress for animals, and a deeper connection with the families we serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Palliative care focuses on comfort at any stage of a serious illness — it doesn't mean your pet is at the very end of life. It can be provided alongside curative treatment or as the sole focus when a cure isn't possible.
Yes — we encourage it. We'll communicate with your primary vet to ensure your pet's care is coordinated and consistent.
This depends on your pet's condition and your family's needs. Some pets are seen weekly; others monthly with telehealth support in between. We'll recommend a schedule that makes sense.
Cancer, kidney disease, heart failure, arthritis, and neurological conditions are the most common. We're experienced with a wide range of serious illnesses in dogs and cats.
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Ready to Book?
Book your chronic disease management / palliative care appointment today.