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Helping Pets with Quality of Life and Peaceful Partings!

Compassionate Veterinary Hospice provides geriatric care, palliative care, hospice care and in home euthanasia services for older and for seriously ill pets and their dedicated families in Chicago and throughout Northeastern Illinois.

At Compassionate Veterinary Hospice, you will find the loving care, support and guidance you are looking for to ensure your pet’s final journey is peaceful and gentle for your pet and your entire family. Facing the final days of your pet’s life is an emotional journey filled with questions and decisions, and we are here to assist and support you through this important but difficult time in your life.

Hospice care for pets is an alternative to premature euthanasia. It is also an alternative to prolonged suffering, either in the isolation of intensive care or at home without adequate comfort measures and support. Our emphasis on the pet's quality of life gives the family precious quality time and will help you cope with your pet’s decline and/or approaching death.

What Our Clients Say:

  • So lucky to have found Dr. Shanan at the end of my cat's life. He went far above and beyond the call of duty. He gave us the invaluable gift of 10 extra days together (which couldn't have happened without his support) and a peaceful passing at home. Equally valuable as his veterinary and palliative care expertise is his understanding...

    John D.

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  • I was so impressed with Dr. Shanan's in home consultation for our terminally ill dog Rocco. We were indecisive about when the right "time" would be to put him to sleep. He encouraged us to continue treating him in a palliative manner until he quality of life deteriorates past what we think he can take. He is very compassionate and I am very happy we called him!

    Karen K.

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  • How to Help Me in My Grief

    In many cultures and families today, there is discomfort around talking about death and grieving. Additionally, the special bond that you had with your pet may not be understood by everyone. Some people in your life may feel helpless and not know what to say or how to support you in coping with the loss […]

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  • Helping a Child Cope with Pet Loss

    In many cultures and families today, there is discomfort around talking about death and grieving. Additionally, the special bond that you had with your pet may not be understood by everyone. Some people in your life may feel helpless and not know what to say or how to support you in coping with the loss […]

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  • Your Pet’s Grief

    Dear Pet Caregiver/Owner, Your beloved pet has died. We are so very sorry for your loss. Pet caregivers/owners often feel the loss of their companion animals very intensely. It was our privilege to support you during your pet’s final days, and we are committed to continuing support through the bereavement process. Over the coming weeks […]

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  • Pet Arthritis

    Compassionate Veterinary Hospice Celebrates National Arthritis Month Does your dog or cat show the symptoms of arthritis? Arthritis is joint inflammation. Joints are body structures connecting two bones yet allowing motion, like the hip, shoulder, elbow, etc. The main symptom of arthritis is pain. To reduce the pain, which may be intermittent or continuous, animals […]

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