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      • End-of-life care encompasses several life stages that all of our pets will journey through, in one form or another.
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      • Vaccinations, heartworm testing, feline viral testing, routine screening and monitoring labwork (via Antech Laboratory) and diagnosis of minor medical issues are all a part of wellness care.
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      • Dr. Donna Craig
        (321) 848-1338
        P.O. Box 411582
        Melbourne, FL 32941
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      • Appointments are available Monday through Friday. Calls received during the following hours:
        Mon - Fri
        8:00am - 6:00pm
        Sat - Sun
        Messages checked periodically
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Senior and Geriatric Comfort Care

Vaccinations, heartworm testing, routine screening and monitoring labwork for existing conditions, diagnosis of minor medical issues, and comfort care for the aging pet.

The aged pet will commonly show signs of dramatically slowing down as physiological, mental and physical changes begin to occur. Different breeds may characteristically show changes with certain body systems. Toy dog breeds may have higher incidence of cardiac disease and cats quite commonly show signs associated with chronic kidney or thyroid disease. Large breed dogs that choose to lay on hard surfaces (cool tile or hardwood floors) instead of a soft bed may develop calluses on their elbows. Almost all geriatric pets will have some degree of arthritis and may be showing cognitive changes attributable to dementia or alzheimers. These pets may have already been diagnosed with a disease or condition that is already under treatment. So we may continue to monitor and work with your regular veterinarian to manage such conditions for as long as we can. In other cases we may recommend doing some lab work or other diagnostics to see if we can identify the problem (if you so choose) and then decide if treatment is the way to go. But overall our goal will be to work with you and determine the best medical approach for you, your family and your pet.

Approaches commonly taken during our visits will include:

  • Evaluating the living space of your pet to determine where the most difficulties occur.
  • Making suggestions in how to improve ambulation, or recommending physical mobility aids for animals with progressing disabilities.
  • Providing suggestions or medications to deal with issues like incontinence, constipation or diarrhea
  • Offering suggestions or medications for alleviating anxiety that may be a result of mental/cognitive changes.
  • Discussion of dietary changes.
  • Prescription of medications for arthritis relief or reduction in muscle tone and nerve related issue
  • Implementation of alternative therapies that may help to manage the issues at hand.
  • Use of Quality of Life guidelines and assessment of possible pain your pet may be experiencing.

Overall, our goal again is to work with you and clarify the goals on how you want to manage your senior or geriatric pet.

Want to know what to expect on your Senior and Geriatric Comfort Care visit? Click here.

At Outback Mobile Vet, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are.

Call us at (321) 848-1338

Pet Care Resources

Tools for Knowing When “It’s Time”

May 7, 2017/by jrcworth@gmail.com

Aftercare & Cremation

March 26, 2017/by jrcworth@gmail.com

Facebook Favorites

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Veterinary Resources

February 25, 2017/by jrcworth@gmail.com

Pet Loss Grief Support (Before and After)

February 24, 2017/by jrcworth@gmail.com

Afterhours & Emergency care

February 23, 2017/by jrcworth@gmail.com

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Service Area

We provide in-home service to all of Brevard County, including Melbourne, Palm Bay, Viera, Cocoa, Suntree, and the Beaches; in Indian River County, we service Sebastian, Vero and Vero Beach.

Outback Mobile Vet

Dr. Donna Craig
(321) 848-1338
P.O. Box 411582
Melbourne, FL 32941

Contact Us

Appointments are available Monday to Friday. Calls received during the following hours:

Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday – Sunday
Messages checked periodically
After Hours Emergencies

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