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Dog Euthanasia

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Cat Euthanasia

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Frequently Asked Questions

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?

Yes of course you can but there is a cancellation charge policy. Cancellation of greater than 24 hours incurs no charge. Cancellation within 24 hours incurs a £50 charge. Cancellation on the day incurs a charge of half the visit fee.

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.

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, I am more likely to be able to accommodate short notice bookings close to York. 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?

I do offer weekend and evening home visit euthanasia appointments when I am available. I don’t offer out of hours (later than 9pm) appointments.

Will pet insurance cover the cost of home euthanasia?

Many insurance policies will cover the cost of sedation and euthanasia. Any additional milage charge would not be covered by most insurance policies. Check your individual policy if in doubt.

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Dr John Foord

BSc BVsc GPCert (SAS) MRCVS

As a mixed vet, I transitioned to a sole pet practice. After specializing in small animal surgery, I took a break. Witnessing my cat’s distress during a vet visit inspired me to start a home euthanasia practice. This has been a fulfilling career, helping people through their pets’ final moments.

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Areas we cover for pet home euthanasia

Below is a rough guide to the areas we cover. Liverpool, Manchester, Cheshire, Macclesfield, Knutsford and much more. If you are unsure if you are within the area please do just get in touch and we can easily answer your question.

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