In home dog euthanasia near me
Give your dog the final gift of a peaceful passing at home, surrounded by familiarity and love through a compassionate and licensed veterinarian near you.
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Navigating the process
Provide your furry companion with a compassionate, end-of-life care in the comfort of your home, surrounded by loved ones with expert care of a certified veterinarian serving your community.
Dog euthanasia is a compassionate choice to end a dog’s suffering from a poor quality of life due to illness, injury, or old age. A veterinarian administers medication that peacefully ends the dog’s life, ensuring the process is quick and painless, allowing the animal to gently pass on.
Consult with your veterinarian about your dog’s condition and quality of life. They will help you better understand the process and make an informed decision. It’s normal to feel grief, guilt, and uncertainty during this challenging time. Our community of veterinarians provides support and guidance through this difficult period.
Deciding when it’s time for end-of-life care for your dog is very difficult. Here are some key indicators to consider:
- Breed-Specific Issues: Some breeds are prone to specific health problems. Larger breeds may face issues like hip dysplasia, while smaller breeds might have different concerns. Understanding these breed-specific issues can help in making an informed decision.
- Existing Health Conditions: Evaluate any chronic or severe illnesses that your dog might have. Conditions such as cancer, kidney disease, or heart disease can significantly impact your dog’s quality of life.
- Symptom Management: Assess whether symptoms such as pain, difficulty breathing, or seizures can be managed effectively. If symptom management is no longer working, it might be time to consider euthanasia.
- Persistent Pain: Look for signs of persistent pain that cannot be alleviated through medication or other treatments. Pain can significantly reduce your dog’s quality of life.
- Eating and Drinking: Monitor changes in your dog’s eating and drinking habits. A significant decrease in appetite or refusal to drink water can indicate severe health issues.
- Mobility Issues: Observe if your dog has difficulty moving, getting up, or lying down. Mobility issues can cause significant discomfort and affect their ability to enjoy life.
- Behavioral Changes: Notice any changes in your dog’s behavior. If they become withdrawn, aggressive, or show signs of distress, it could indicate they are suffering.
- Response to Activities: Pay attention to how your dog responds to their favorite activities. A lack of interest or inability to participate can be a sign that they are not feeling well.
It’s important to talk to your vet, who can provide guidance based on their health and quality of life. Keeping a health journal can help summarize your dog’s condition and provide valuable information for your vet to assist in making this difficult decision. Remember, you know your pet best, and your love for them will help you make the right choice. Ensuring your pet’s comfort and dignity shows how much you care. Read more about how CodaPet can help you make the right choice.
For many years, the common term for euthanasia was “put to sleep.” It’s also a good description of what actually happens during the procedure.
Your veterinarian will perform the same procedure your dog would receive at a veterinary hospital or clinic, but in the comfort of your home.
- Sedation: Your veterinarian relaxes your pet by administering a sedative. The shot will feel like getting a vaccine. Within 5 to 15 minutes, your pet will be deep asleep, relieved of all suffering.
- Anesthesia: Finally, the veterinarian will give a shot of anesthesia to slow down your pet’s respiratory system until the heart stops beating. In most cases, this takes less than a minute to occur.
During this process, your dog may experience some involuntary reactions, such as twitching or urination, but they are not conscious of these actions.
Your veterinarian will arrive wearing regular clothes to better fit the home environment. They will bring a stethoscope and other necessary tools. The at-home appointment typically lasts 20 to 45 minutes based on your needs and preferences.
We aim to make your final moments with your dog as peaceful as possible by providing care with compassion, patience, and understanding.
- Preparation: Show your veterinarian the area in your home you’ve chosen for the procedure. Consider keeping some of your pet’s favorite treats on hand for them to enjoy before the procedure.
- Family Involvement: You may want to invite family members and loved ones, both human and four-legged, to gather close to your pet.
- Calm Atmosphere: Ask everyone gathered around to remain calm through the process.
- Procedure: Once you’re ready, your veterinarian will begin the actual procedure.
Throughout the process, if at any point you’d like more time or have any special requests, please let us know. Our goal is to help your pet’s passing be as dignified and peaceful as possible.
After the procedure, your veterinarian will ask if you need more time with your pet after they have passed. When you’re ready, they will confirm how you want to handle your pet’s body.
You can choose from two cremation services:
- Ashes Returned: Physical barriers keep each pet separate so you get your pet’s ashes back.
- No Ashes Returned: Your pet’s ashes will be scattered respectfully with other pets by the crematorium.
If you leave your pet’s body with us, your veterinarian will treat it with great care, respect, and dignity. We will handle all the aftercare arrangements as you asked, so you can take care of yourself and your loved ones after saying goodbye.
Most pet owners decide on aftercare services the day before the euthanasia appointment. You can choose to handle your pet’s body yourself or opt for cremation services. Learn more about the aftercare options CodaPet provides here.
If you change your mind on how to handle your pet’s remains on the day of the procedure, let your veterinarian know. We are flexible and understand these decisions and are here to support your choice.
Losing a pet is very hard, and it’s okay to feel sad, angry, or confused. You might miss your pet a lot and feel empty inside. It’s normal to cry or even have trouble sleeping and eating. Talking about your pet and sharing memories can help. Remember, everyone grieves differently, so take the time you need. It’s okay to ask for help from friends, family, or even a counselor. Your feelings are valid, and it’s important to take care of yourself during this time. Read more about pet loss and the grieving process here.
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Putting a pet down is never any easy decision to make. Our 14 year old lab mix, Sam, had been on a steady decline since spring of 2024. We thought we were going to have to say goodbye in May, but with treatment of his symptoms he bounced back relatively well. However, Sam's mobility was becoming more and more limited, to the point that we would have to help him up from lying down. Sam had the unfortunate luck of contracting mange in his old age as well. After defeating the mites, it took a toll on him. My wife and I do not have children and our dogs are our kids. Sam is the youngest, but has had the roughest life. We decided the time had come for Sam to pass-on with what dignity he could. We were going to take him into the vet, but thought about the aftermath of us in a public place, getting Sam in a bag/box, then having to unwrap him at home. We opted to use an in home pet euthanasia. CodaPet was the recommended service by our Vet. We had prepared a bed outside (perfect weather), fed Sam some pizza, and loved on him until Dr. Loughmiller arrived right on time. Dr. Loughmiller was professional and concise. She answered any questions we had about the procedure and was timely the process. Her follow-up after the procedure was appreciated as well. She sent us a mailer that included a daangle decoration with a stamped metal dog paw, rainbow crystals, clear crystals, and Sam's name on a tag. Along with the Rainbow Bridge poem. It was appreciated and he hung the decoration about our kitchen sink. We will, unfortunately, be using CodaPet again in the not so distant future, since we have two other elderly dogs. Thanks for what you provide.
Dr Christina, was very sweet to my Febe. I wanted Febe's last moments at home with her family. She was a happy girl and she is missed terribly. But this was so much easier for her. Thank You so much for being there for us.
Two weeks ago today I needed to euthanize my big, handsome, and sweetest boy ever Archie. He was 14, and his precipitous decline was so sudden. I didn’t even know home pet euthanasia was even an option, until I began looking online that morning. Dr Jessica was such a gift to me and my family members that were able to gather here to love Archie and say goodbye together. The worst possible day happened in the best possible way. And I know he’s very happy now with my mom and dad, and all our family members in heaven. Thank you, Dr Jessica for walking us through that morning of mourning.
I can't thank Dr. Sarah Clem enough for helping us with our beautiful Miss Bo...giving us the blessing of having her pass peacefully at home with our family around her. Miss Bo was a 14 year old pit bull mix and had been having trouble walking around for the last 6 months as her back legs were giving out to the point where she was dragging herself around. We were pleased to find Codapet when we asked our veterinary office, All Creatures if they provided in home euthanasia services and they provided us with Codapet's contact info. We were also pleased to see that Dr. Sarah Clem was available as she is also a Vet at All Creatures. Codapet's website was so helpful and their online scheduling made the whole experience very easy to setup and schedule payment and cremation services. Dr. Sarah gave us as much time with Miss Bo as we needed the morning she passed...and although it was hard letting her go, the way she passed in her bed with us all around her was the way it should be. She had a beautiful life and she passed peacefully which allowed us to manage getting back to our daily lives without her more easily. I can't recommend Codapet and Dr. Sarah Clem enough. We will be using them for all our future pets.
Dr.Gary is an amazing human being--Everything went so well -So quickly and smoothly and I am so grateful for that!I still feel so sad but I know Gracie is in a better place with nor pain!Love her forever and Thank you so very much for your support and service.God bless everyone!🙏
Patience and love. That is how I describe Dr Clem. She asked if it was our first time; and waited for us to get our composure and answer. It was still a sad experience. But we felt at ease and in loving hands with her being there with us and listening to our stories about our loving Dexter and his crazy antics when he was young. From the bottom of our hearts thank you for being there with us!
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Questions you may have
We allow cancellations at no fee to you for appointments canceled more than 4 hours before your start time. If you cancel your appointment less than 4 hours before your appointment time you will be subject to a cancellation fee of $100.
Your vet reserves time in their schedule exclusively for you, so we ask you to cancel as soon as you are able so that your vet may help another family in need.
Note: You can cancel or reschedule your appointment on your booking confirmation page or find a link to it in your booking confirmation email.
You have the option of choosing to have your vet respectfully transport your pet to the crematorium and either have their ashes returned to you or have them respectfully spread amongst other pets.
Note: If you choose to have your pet’s ashes returned to you, your vet will coordinate the return of your pet’s ashes at the time of your appointment.
The total cost includes the in-home pet euthanasia service fee, any travel fee (if any apply), and a platform fee. Additionally, depending on your choice, fees may apply for cremation services or keepsakes.
Yes, your vet will offer a variety of memorabilia you can purchase if you choose to request the return of your pet's ashes. Once you select your vet and cremation choice on the next page, you can view your options.
Note: You may also choose to add the memorabilia or change your mind about your choice at the time of your appointment.
During your appointment, your vet will confirm your aftercare selection with you. If you choose to arrange cremation services, your vet will oversee your pet’s transportation to a local facility for cremation. If your preferred cremation option includes the return of your pet’s ashes to you, your vet will discuss the process to reunite you with your pet's ashes and the anticipated time frame during your appointment.
In the case of wanting a private burial, if your city/county regulations allow, you can choose to bury your pet. Please check local regulations to see if this is legal in your area.
If you want to bury your pet in a cemetery, you will need to choose and make arrangements with a local pet cemetery before the euthanasia appointment. Please be sure to let your CodaPet vet know if you have planned for such a burial.
Note: Your vet can only assist with cremation options, and does not handle burials of any type.
