To provide the best care for your pet, try to arrange an in-home visit where s/he can be examined and all important issues discussed. Prescriptions are illegal without a physical exam.

If you want to discuss your pet's specific circumstances (disease, symptoms, etc.) and get advice, a phone consultation may be appropriate.

Phone consults can provide advice on topics like:

- How to evaluate quality of life in your pet

- Specific signs to determine if euthanasia is appropriate

- How to evaluate your pet’s pain

- Dealing with a paralyzed pet

- Discussing care surrounding a "natural" death

- Ongoing medication management

- Palliative and Hospice care considerations