Compassionate End-Of-Life Care in Riverview, FL
At Riverview Veterinary Hospital, we know that every decision you make is in the best interest of your pet child. For this reason, we want you to know that we support you, and that we will guide you in finding the best way to ensure your pet’s well-being. We are with you every step of the way.
Symptoms That Indicate Quality Life Has Been Greatly Diminished:
- Chronic Coughing
- Labored Breathing
- Regular Incontinence
- Extremely Lethargic Behavior to the Point That They Do Not Seem Interested in Playing, Walking, Eating or Even Being Petted by Their Loved Ones
- Hard Time Moving Around
- Appetite Loss
- Chronic Pain That Cannot Be Managed With Medication
When Is Euthanasia the Best Option?
One of the hardest decisions that you will have to make as a pet parent is choosing euthanasia, but sometimes this is the best choice for your beloved four-footed companion; especially when they are severely injured or extremely ill. In these cases euthanasia is the best option since it will prevent them from suffering.
How to Know When the Time Has Come?
The best way to answer this question is by asking yourself the following question: “Does my pet have more bad days than good days?” If the answer is yes, then euthanasia might be the best way to make your pet more comfortable.
Start Your Pet’s Quality-of-Life Assessment
What About a Natural Death?
The natural dying process may result in a too long and painful experience depending on your pet’s condition, while with euthanasia your pet will feel more comfortable and will stop suffering all at once.
What is a Pet Care Plan?
It’s a preventive care package that includes your pet’s essential yearly healthcare needs at a discounted rate helping you budget and keep your pet healthy year-round. It is a 12-month contract that will auto-renew. Clients are asked to speak with staff for more information about the contract.
What’s included?
Annual exam, bi-annual wellness exam, core vaccines, 12 months of flea/heartworm/tick/intestinal parasite prevention, and routine bloodwork once or twice a year (depending on the plan chosen).
What pets can join?
Dogs and cats aged 6 weeks and older! We offer Junior Plans (under 6 years) and Senior Plans (6 years and up).
Why are there different plans for juniors and seniors?
As pets age, their health needs change. Senior pets may require extra screenings to catch issues early — which is why those plans may include additional bloodwork and monitoring.
How much can I save?
Up to $170 per year depending on the plan — plus the value of early disease detection is priceless!
Do I have to pay upfront?
No! Plans are billed in easy monthly installments so you can spread out costs instead of paying everything at once.
Does this replace pet insurance?
These plans focus on preventive care (vaccines, testing, prevention). Pet insurance helps with unexpected illness or injury. Many pet parents choose to have both for full coverage.
What if my pet already has flea/tick or heartworm prevention?
Great! We’ll align your Pet Care Plan products with what your pet is already using or you can switch to what we recommend.
Can I share the plan benefits between pets?
Benefits are specific to each enrolled pet and cannot be shared.
What if I miss an appointment?
No worries, just reschedule! Your credits and services remain on your account for the contract year.
Does the plan auto-renew?
Yes, just to make sure your pet doesn’t miss any important care. We’ll always notify you ahead of time so you can make changes if needed.
Can I cancel?
You can cancel anytime! If used services exceeded payments made, the difference would simply be due at cancellation.
What types of bloodwork are included?
We include the level of testing appropriate for your pet’s age — helping detect early signs of kidney disease, liver issues, diabetes, and more.
- Junior Cat: Jr Wellness Bloodwork (includes Fecal and FeLV/FIV Test)
- Senior Cat: Sr Wellness Bloodwork (includes Fecal and FeLV/FIV Test) and Comprehensive Wellness Bloodwork
- Junior Dog: Jr Wellness Bloodwork (includes Fecal and Heartworm Test)
- Senior Dog: Sr Wellness Bloodwork (includes Fecal and Heartworm Test) and Comprehensive Wellness Bloodwork
What are the optional add-ons?
Optional add-ons for cats and dogs are:
- Feline/Canine Dental: available on both Junior and Senior plans
- Feline/Canine Spay: Junior Plan only
- Feline/Canine Neuter: Junior Plan only
Are there any other perks?
Yes, the plan includes 10% Discounts on services (excludes grooming) and unlimited FREE NAIL TRIMS
Contact Us For Availability!
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Phone
(813) 677-3100Text Us
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8am - 6pm
Saturday: 8am - 12pm
Sunday: Closed
Closed For
Lunch Monday to Friday: 12pm - 2pm (tech appointments only)
To ensure we can provide timely and consistent care for all of our patients, we kindly require a deposit to reserve your appointment time. This allows us to set aside dedicated time for your pet and helps us reduce missed appointments so that other pets in need can be seen promptly. The deposit is applied to your visit and is fully refundable with 24hr cancellation notice.
We understand that schedules change and unexpected things happen, we kindly require a deposit to reserve your appointment time. This allows us to set aside dedicated time for your pet and helps us reduce missed appointments so that other pets in need can be seen promptly. The deposit is applied to your visit and is fully refundable with proper cancellation notice.
