A Calm Sleep
At home dog euthanasia
Putting your dog to sleep at home
A compassionate at home dog euthanasia
service in the North West
At home, you can provide your beloved dog with a caring farewell in an environment they are completely relaxed in. Saying goodbye to your dog at home is peaceful and without the stress often associated with a visit to the vets. This also allows you to say goodbye unhurriedly and in privacy.
What happens next?
I will arrive at the pre-arranged time and spend time getting to know you and your pet. I will explain each step prior to it happening and make sure you are comfortable with the process. My job is to work around you – not the other way round. After the first injection your pet will slip gently into a very deep and calm sleep. Once fully asleep a second injection is given after which they will slip gently, peacefully away.
What’s included in the cost
A pre-visit consultation. The visit itself. If you have chosen cremation and your pet’s body will be respectfully transported to the crematoria I have carefully chosen. If your dog is under 10kg I am happy, for a small additional fee, to transport them myself or if over 10kg someone from the crematorium will transport them. The crematoria fee is paid directly to the crematoria which I will arrange prior to the visit.
Putting your dog to sleep at home
Frequently Asked Questions
Reasons to consider at home pet euthanasia
- Comfort and Familiarity: At-home euthanasia provides a calm and familiar environment for both the pet and their owners during this difficult time.
- Reduced Stress: Some pets may experience anxiety or fear when visiting a veterinary clinic, making at-home euthanasia a more suitable option.
- Quality of Life: When a pet's quality of life deteriorates significantly due to illness, injury, or old age, at-home euthanasia can be a compassionate choice to prevent further suffering.
How will I know when the time is right?
This is one of the most simple to ask and complex to answer questions. Very often people turn. to cliches; things such as “You’ll know when the time is right”, “Your dog/cat will let you know” or “The right decision is easy to make”. My answer to these based on nearly 50 years of pet ownership and over 30 years as a vet is that the all we can ever do is make the best decision we can we with the information available to us at a given point in time. I bring a very intuitive and flexible approach to this question to help owners arrive at a decision that is the correct one for them.
Can I change my mind?
What happens after my pet has passed away?
This is discussed at the booking stage. I work closely with carefully chosen pet crematoria. Some people want to take their pets to the crematorium. Others prefer it to be collected by the crematorium. Alternatively you may want to bury your pet at home or organise the crematorium themselves.
For small animals, cats and dogs up to 10kg I am happy to transfer them to the crematorium for a small additional fee.
How much notice do you need to book?
I work visits around other work commitments, so as much notice as you can give is really helpful. If you are needing an urgent last minute visit I will help if I can however I can’t guarantee to be available. It is especially helpful to plan visits ahead of time to be able to tie in with crematoriums, although they do try to be flexible, as I do.
Do you visit at weekends/ evenings?
Will pet insurance cover the cost of home euthanasia?
At home euthanasia costs
Pricing
Putting your dog to sleep at home
What are the costs?
- Small dogs < 10kg
£250 - Medium dogs 11-35kg
£265 - Large dogs 36-50kg
£280 - Extra large dogs <50kg
£295
Areas we cover for dog euthanasia
We offer at home pet euthanasia to a large area of the North West, including Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, Cheshire, parts of the Peak District, Knutsford, Macclesfield and Congleton.