In-home Euthanasia
Euthanasia is a difficult decision for owners. Our pets become part of the family and often one of our closest companions on a daily basis. As you may have experienced before, this is an emotional time and I have found that saying goodbye to our friend in their own private space allows them to be as comfortable as possible, relaxed, and not afraid. I will administer sedation by giving an injection under the skin, similar to giving a vaccination. This allows your pet to fall asleep on their favorite bed or area of the house they feel most relaxed. With this deep relaxation/sedation, they are typically sleeping soundly during the final injection.
In my years of clinical experience, animals undergo a surge of adrenaline when they visit a clinic and can sense their owner's emotions. This sometimes negates the effect of the sedatives that the veterinarian gives prior to the final injection. Some veterinarians or clinics may also decide to place an IV catheter prior to euthanasia, which may amplify the stress of the situation. Therefore, choosing euthanasia at home, greatly reduces anxiety and allows your pet to pass in the best way you can provide.
If you would rather not be present in the room, this is also okay.
If you need to discuss the quality of your pet's life or the euthanasia process, please contact me. I will also provide more information of how to prepare for our visit. There are a few options to consider after euthanasia - burial (I will leave the pet in your care), communal cremation (I will take your pet for cremation and no ashes are returned) and private cremation (your pet is cremated separately from other animals and you will receive their ashes).
Please contact me if you have questions or would like an estimate of the travel fee, sedation, euthanasia, and cremation services.
(When is the "best" time to euthanize your pet? Read this article found on Today's website on pet euthanasia.)
In my years of clinical experience, animals undergo a surge of adrenaline when they visit a clinic and can sense their owner's emotions. This sometimes negates the effect of the sedatives that the veterinarian gives prior to the final injection. Some veterinarians or clinics may also decide to place an IV catheter prior to euthanasia, which may amplify the stress of the situation. Therefore, choosing euthanasia at home, greatly reduces anxiety and allows your pet to pass in the best way you can provide.
If you would rather not be present in the room, this is also okay.
If you need to discuss the quality of your pet's life or the euthanasia process, please contact me. I will also provide more information of how to prepare for our visit. There are a few options to consider after euthanasia - burial (I will leave the pet in your care), communal cremation (I will take your pet for cremation and no ashes are returned) and private cremation (your pet is cremated separately from other animals and you will receive their ashes).
Please contact me if you have questions or would like an estimate of the travel fee, sedation, euthanasia, and cremation services.
(When is the "best" time to euthanize your pet? Read this article found on Today's website on pet euthanasia.)