Every pet and family is different, and there could be several health concerns driving you to seek euthanasia for your loved one. It is important to understand that a pet may show pain or distress in many ways. For example, if a pet is having significant mobility issues, difficulty breathing, declining food for multiple meals in a row, or refusing to spend any time with the family, this could indicate a substantial decrease in the pet’s quality of life. Our veterinarians are here to take the time to help families understand and navigate these conditions and expectations around their pet’s care. We offer in-home consultations to guide your family through this momentous time in your pet’s life.

It can be difficult to take the next step for your pet when it comes to providing humane euthanasia, and it is common in the veterinary field to urgently need our specific services. We attempt to accommodate your family’s needs as best we can if the same day is requested or necessary for your pet’s condition. If there are any questions about your pet’s current condition or if timing is difficult to discern, you can always schedule a Quality of Life Consultation for an In-Home Assessment. At that time, the veterinarian will work through your loved one’s health concerns and the needs of both the patient and family. If euthanasia is the right choice for everyone, our euthanasia service could be provided at that time. We hope to help any family in need as quickly as possible.

When the time comes to make the difficult decision to euthanize a pet, there are often associated stressors that can be avoided when a pet is able to remain in a familiar and comfortable space. Concerns include anxiety from visiting the animal hospital as there are a multitude of unfamiliar smells and sounds and the pet could associate the building with previous visits. A pet could suffer from significant mobility issues or having increased nausea or upset stomach whereas traveling in a car can certainly exacerbate that discomfort. Choosing an in-home euthanasia also allows family members, including children and other pets, to be present in larger spaces. We specialize specifically in these visits, and we are dedicated to offering the time your family needs while preserving your loved one’s dignity and peace as much as possible. Your home can be a beautiful place to create loving memories with your pet at the end of their life.

For both Quality of Life Assessment and End-of-Life services, it is important to consider spaces that are comfortable for your pet and the family to gather. The veterinarian will need to perform an examination but can adapt easily to most environments. Finding a comfortable space during discussion and/or euthanasia services is important as you want to be able to take as much time as needed.
For euthanasia services, consider spaces in the home or outside where you can make this a beautiful memory. Your family may choose your loved one’s special place in the yard or a favorite room in the house. You will just want to be comfortable with the decision that this space can hold this special time. Some families choose to have special music played, poems read, prayers said, or specific scents or candles involved. In addition, consider silencing home phones and putting cell phones away unless being used for pictures, video, or specific family communication.