Chronic Disease Management / Palliative Care
Ongoing care and comfort for pets living with chronic illness
$179
About This Service
When a cure is no longer the goal, quality of life becomes everything. Our chronic disease management service focuses on maintaining comfort, maximising wellbeing, 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.
What's Included & How It Works
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We begin with a thorough at-home assessment of your pet's condition, current comfort levels, and your family's goals of care.
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Together we build a tailored comfort and wellbeing plan covering pain management, nutritional and mobility guidance, and any practical adjustments to the home.
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We coordinate with your regular vet to keep care consistent, sharing notes and discussing any changes so nothing falls through the cracks.
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Regular follow-up visits or telehealth check-ins let us adjust the plan as your pet's needs change, sometimes weekly, sometimes monthly.
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We stay alongside your family for as long as you need us, helping you recognise when comfort becomes the priority and supporting any decisions that lie ahead.
Pricing
Our chronic disease management / palliative care service is $179. Any additional services or medications will be quoted separately.
We'll always confirm costs before your visit, no hidden fees.
Your Veterinarian
Dr. Jina Song
DVM, University of Melbourne · PhD, University of British Columbia · CAETA Certified · 10+ years experience
Dr. Jina is 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 emergency and 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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