When a much-loved companion is living with ongoing illness or pain, nearing the later stages of life, or facing a new diagnosis that feels overwhelming, the choices ahead can feel confusing and emotionally heavy.
From October, as a certified hospice and palliative care veterinarian, I will be offering one‑to‑one, advice‑only conversations for caregivers who want a calm, supportive space to think through end‑of‑life decisions. You choose the areas we focus on, and together we explore what feels most helpful for you and your companion.
We can explore:
• How to assess your companion’s quality of life
• Recognising signs of chronic pain or distress
• What to expect as disease progression unfolds and the changes that can occur as an animal approaches dying
• How anticipatory grief affects clarity in decision-making, and the bond you share
• Preparing clear, practical questions to bring to your veterinary team, along with guidance for shaping an advance care plan
This service is supportive, not medical. I do not diagnose, advise on medicines or prescribe, or provide emergency care. Instead, I offer a thoughtful, private conversation to help you feel more prepared, more grounded, and less alone.
Book a full 60-minute session, video call or phone, for £90 online using the button at the top of the website. You can come to me direct, without referral from primary care.
If, following our discussion, you feel that a palliative care review of your companion’s clinical history would be helpful, I can accept requests made directly by your primary care veterinary practice. Please confirm with your primary care practice that they are willing to accept the referral and share the relevant clinical history. I can then contact them on your behalf. Palliative care input within the veterinary field is still relatively new and not always fully understood, so please be aware that your primary care practice may choose to decline.
There is an additional fee of £70 for this service, and the report will be completed within one week once clinical history has been provided. All findings will be reported solely to the primary care team, and it will remain the responsibility of the primary care clinician to determine whether any recommendations may be integrated into your companion’s ongoing care.
I look forward to working alongside families to bring comfort, clarity, and support during this time.
