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Hospice Care

At All City Pet Care West, we know how difficult it can be to see your pet suffer from old age or an illness. We are passionate about providing the best quality of life possible for an animal who may be suffering from a terminal condition or disease and are proud to offer compassionate hospice care to our Sioux Falls, SD community.

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Quality of Life

Evaluating your pet's quality of life is the first step in determining if hospice care is right for them. It's important to use personalized patient and family information to reach an education, informed, and supported choice that fits not only your pet's medical condition but also your wishes and expectations.

Quality of life applies to both your pet and your family.

Use the resources linked below to help you assess your pet's quality of life. If you have any questions or concerns, please call us at (605) 361-3537.

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Grey Muzzle Mobile App

Grey Muzzle, a mobile app by Lap of Love, is the first app to journal pet's days and provide an interactive quality of life calendar. The app is available for free on both Apple and Android products.

Learn more about Grey Muzzle here.

Download the App

Hospice Care FAQ

Why would my pet need hospice care?

The goal of veterinary hospice care is to maintain a good quality of life for your pet as long as possible while they are suffering from a terminal illness. Hospice care shifts from treating a patient's illness to keeping them comfortable and happy, while avoiding any form of treatment that could have significant effects on the pet.

When is hospice care appropriate?

Hospice care is typically appropriate for a pet if they have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, have a life-expectancy in the range of a few days to months, and the pet owner does not want to euthanize at this time. Hospice care can give pet owners peace of mind knowing that they helped their beloved pet live a life that was as long and happy as possible.

How is hospice care structured?

Typical treatment options in hospice care may include nutritional support, ensuring proper hydration, managing symptoms, assisting with urination and defecation, keeping pets well-groomed and clean, helping pets move around their environment safely, and providing mental stimulation and plenty of love.

Pricing

  • "I am not ready and would like a hospice consultation."

    • In-clinic Hospice Consultation:  $103.00. 

      • This includes a consultation with Dr. Brunner and a personalized care plan for your pet.

    • At-home Hospice Consultation:  $289.00

      • This includes an at-home consultation with Dr. Brunner and a personalized care plan for your pet.

    • Telemedical Hospice Consultation:  $168.00

      • This includes a web consultation with Dr. Brunner and a personalized care plan for your pet.

  • "I am on the fence. It may be time but I'd like to discuss my options before making a final decision."

    • In-clinic Hospice Consultation and Euthanasia:  $187.00 (plus cost of selected cremation service)

      • This includes a consultation with Dr. Brunner, resulting in a decision to euthanize following consultation.

    • At-home Hospice Consultation and Euthanasia:  $334.00 (plus cost of selected cremation service)

      • This includes an at-home consultation with Dr. Brunner, resulting in a decision to euthanize following consultation

  • "I know euthanasia is needed."

    • In-clinic euthanasia:  $101.00 (plus cost of selected cremation service)

    • At-home euthanasia:  $286.00 (plus cost of selected cremation service)

Dr. Brunner

Dr. Jaleen Brunner

Dr. Jaleen Brunner, is a Graduate of Iowa State Veterinary School, class of 2003. She holds special certification in Hospice and Palliative Care from the IAAHPC. Palliative Care is the interdisciplinary medical caregiving approach to optimizing quality of life and mitigating suffering among patients with serious illness. Dr. Brunner is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association.

If you would like to begin the process of hospice care for your pet, please book an appointment now.