Palliative Care & End of Life Vet Care in Abbotsford
This is one of the hardest parts of loving a pet. When the time comes, we want you and your family to feel supported, unhurried, and cared for. We’re here to help you navigate this chapter with as much peace as possible.
Options for End of Life Vet Care
Whether you choose to come to our clinic or have us visit you at home, we’ll make sure the environment is calm and private. Our clinic’s compassion room has a separate entrance so you can arrive and leave quietly, without needing to navigate the waiting room.
Support for your Pet and Your Family
Mill Lake Veterinary Clinic offers a range of palliative and end-of-life services for dogs and cats:
- Palliative pain management to keep your pet comfortable
- Honest, compassionate guidance on quality of life
- In-home euthanasia for pets who are more comfortable at home
- A private compassion room with its own entrance for families who prefer to come to us
- Support and space for your family throughout the process
Options for End of Life Vet Care
Whether you choose to come to our clinic or have us visit you at home, we’ll make sure the environment is calm and private. Our clinic’s compassion room has a separate entrance so you can arrive and leave quietly, without needing to navigate the waiting room.
When to Reach Out About End of Life Vet Care
If your pet has a terminal diagnosis, a serious illness, or you are simply starting to wonder about their quality of life, we are here for you. You don’t need to have all the answers before reaching out. Sometimes the first conversation is just about understanding your options.
Aftercare with Hereafter Pets
Mill Lake Veterinary Clinic works with Hereafter Pets, a locally owned service in Abbotsford, BC, to coordinate aftercare for your pet. They offer both traditional cremation and aquamation, which is a gentle, eco-friendly alternative preferred by some families. If you would like to be present for your pet’s cremation, our team will connect you with a representative from HereAfter Pets to coordinate timing. For families who would like a keepsake, Hereafter Pets offers a beautiful range of options.
Palliative and End of Life Vet Care FAQs
This is an incredibly common question from pet owners, and there is not a single right answer. We can help evaluate your pet’s quality of life. Assessments look at your pet’s ability to eat, move, breathe comfortably, and engage with the people they love. We are always here to talk if you’re not sure.
Yes. Mill Lake Veterinary Clinic offers home visits for euthanasia. Many families take comfort in knowing their pets are in familiar surroundings during their final moments.
Our team will coordinate aftercare for your pet at Hereafter Pets, a local Abbotsford pet cremation and memorial service.