Veterinary House Calls in Pensacola
Our staff understands how difficult it can be to bring your pet to the veterinarian. We want to be able to help bring the veterinary care your pet needs to you. Our house calls can benefit pets that do not travel well in cars, are unable to come to us due to automobile issues, or for hospice and end-of-life care.
Meet Dr. Kelsey Erdos
Most pets don't like me as much as I like them when they come to visit me in the clinic. Understandable. By coming into the home as a welcomed guest, I am seen more as a friend. I also like doing house calls because it allows me to see your pet comfortable in their own home and gives me a glimpse into the unique, powerful bond each family holds with their furry family member.
We love meeting you and your furry family members when you come visit us. But we also like to come visit you. We offer in-home vet visits for many services. Maybe you have trouble lifting Spot into your car for his annual vaccines because he is 100 pounds and has severe arthritis in his hips. Perhaps you would prefer to say one last goodbye to your best friend while they rest peacefully on their own bed. Or maybe you no longer drive and rely on others to help you run your errands for Bella. We can save you the trip and bring the quality you expect from Davis Animal Hospital into the comfort of your own home.
How to prepare
Call us at 850-479-9484 to schedule a house call. We will get your information, confirm that your address is correct, and give you a tentative date an approximate time-frame to expect us to arrive. If you have not been here, we will send you a link to fill out new client/patient paperwork that must be completed before you exam is confirmed.
We will discuss your visit with the veterinarian that will be performing the house call to see what they require for the visit. Once we have confirmed with them, we will contact you and confirm your appointment.
We will get a pre-payment to hold your appointment spot when we call you back to confirm. We ask that you call us no later than 48 hours to reschedule your appointment in order to avoid a non-refundable pre-payment charge.
The day of the house call, we will call you when we are leaving our facility. When we come to your home, we ask that your pet be ready for us to examine in a room that they cannot run out of. If you need to put your cat in a carrier or your dog on a leash, please do so.
If you have other pets, we ask that they be put in a separate room away from the pet we will be examining. This is for their safety as well as for the safety of our staff. If you request a pet to be with the one being examined, please let us know so we can instruct you what to do. If our veterinarian is unable to examine your pet without the other pet interfering, we will have you put them out of the way.
After our visit, if there are any additional medications or charges, we will have you pay for those over the phone and stop by the office to pick up any therapies the doctor prescribed.
Routine Visits
We are able to perform basic routine visits like vaccinations, draw blood and take samples to be processed in the clinic, and perform physical examinations. We are unable to do radiographs (X-rays), ultrasound, or surgery in your home.
Hospice Care
We are able to come to your home to examine your pet if they are unable to travel comfortably. We provide instructions on what to do to make their examination more comfortable when we arrive.
House Calls- Pet Euthanasia: Saying Goodbye To Your Beloved Pet
If you've been consistently scouring the web about "house calls for pet euthanasia," we know how tough this decision is for you. Saying goodbye to your companion animal is heartbreaking. As a pet parent, there are certain decisions that you have to make, even if it means letting your fur baby go. Emotions are high and you may experience guilt, uncertainties, and grief. So, when is the right time to call for house calls? When can you say that pet euthanasia is the best, yet tough, option for your pet? Here is a good article that may help you better decide when it is time to say farewell.
Often, families debate whether to make or not to make that decision. We understand how devastating it is for you, so here are some situations to help you during these tough times.
Debilitating conditions either caused by disease, aging, and conditions that are irreversible are some of the most common reasons that make pet parents decide that it's time to euthanize. They believe that it's time to help their fur baby, by making them suffer less. It is important to take note though, that this doesn't apply to all situations. Consult with your veterinarian to see whether there are other options before taking this road. If there are still possible ways to improve your pet's situation, pet euthanasia should be the last option.
If you're not comfortable doing this in the clinic, we can perform house calls for pet euthanasia. This often takes an emotional toll and we completely understand if you want this to be done within your home. Some people just want to say goodbye altogether and have all the members of the family be there during their pet's last moments.
House calls for pet euthanasia is something that should be carefully thought of. Never make assumptions about your pet's condition without seeking advice from one of our veterinarians. Rest assured, if you've decided to perform euthanasia, that our vets are with you, helping you get through this difficult time in your life.
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