What is the Pet Euthanasia
Process when at home?

Comprehensive Guidance
& Support for Pet Euthanasia
on the Sunshine Coast

Supporting You Through Every Step of Your Pet’s Farewell

I am here to guide and support you and your family through every step of your Pets farewell. I will walk this journey with you.

Service hours

Home pet euthanasia is available 7 days a week. While most appointments are booked a day or two in advance, I understand urgent situations may arise. In the case of emergencies I will always try my best to be with you when possible.

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STEP 1

Planning

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STEP 2

Make an Appointment

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STEP 3

Euthanasia

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STEP 4

Aftercare

STEP 1 – Planning

When is the Right Time?

Euthanasia can be the hardest decision of all, but most people know deep in their hearts when it is time to say farewell. Indicators that your pet is ready include: being unable to get up without help to toilet, eat, or drink; loss of dignity; pain; loss of mobility; not eating meals or drinking; not greeting you as they typically would; and not getting excited by their favorite things such as food, leash, ball, frisbee, cuddles, and you. Sometimes the signs are subtle and difficult to articulate. Sometimes your local Sunshine Coast veterinary surgeon may tell you the time has come to say goodbye.

When your bond with your pet is strong, you often just know in your heart when the time comes.

If you are unsure when the right time to say farewell is, I am happy to chat with you. Every pet’s journey is different, and euthanasia can be a very selfless decision to make. We all want our pets to live forever, but we don’t want them to suffer either.

Who Do You Want Present?

You may want the whole family present to farewell your pet, or you may prefer immediate family, a support person, or privacy. Consider who should be part of the euthanasia decision and who should be informed. You may want to arrange FaceTime for interstate or international family members not present on the Sunshine Coast.

The involvement and presence of children may also need to be considered. Only you know what is most appropriate for your children. As a vet and a mum, I am happy to discuss all of your concerns to help you make the best decision for everyone involved.

What Aftercare is Right for My Pet and My Family?

There are many options for pet aftercare available on the Sunshine Coast, and the choice is a very personal one. If you are having trouble deciding, please call me, and I will help you.

STEP 2 – Reach Out to Make an Appointment

Reach out to me in whichever way is most comfortable for you. I can be contacted by phone at 0493 462 893, but if it is hard to speak, I am also reachable by SMS/text, or via the booking form.

If I do not answer, please don’t worry; I may be busy with another family and will call you back as soon as possible, usually within the hour.

I will always try to be as accommodating as possible to fit your needs. Daytime, evening, and weekend appointments are available.

I can help you make a booking for aftercare and coordinate this so you do not need to make any further calls.

I will then send you a confirmation so you know exactly what to expect.

Make an Appointment

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STEP 3 – Euthanasia

After meeting you and assessing your pet, the best sedation and analgesia medication will be given to your pet to relieve any pain and ensure a gentle and peaceful farewell. The sedation medication will help your fur baby become very comfortable and quite sleepy. I will detail the process and answer any further questions you have. You can have some quiet, peaceful time or cuddles with your pet while they are pain-free, relaxed, and sleepy.

When your pet is relaxed, I will clip a little hair and use a numbing cream before placing an IV catheter. The combination of sedation, pain relief, and the local anesthetic gel means that most pets do not feel the catheter being placed. During the at home pet euthanasia, your pet will then be given an anesthetic through the IV catheter, and they will fall asleep in seconds. More anesthetic is given so that your pet will peacefully pass in their sleep.

I will occasionally offer other methods if suitable for your pet and their condition.

I will confirm when your pet has passed.

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STEP 4 – Aftercare

When you have had time to say goodbye to your pet, I can help you with the aftercare choice you made.

If you have chosen a Private Sunshine Coast Pet cremation service then they will arrive to look after your baby.

If cremation with no ashes returned has been selected then I will transport your pet with the utmost dignity for aftercare.

If home burial is chosen, I can help you lay them to rest.

Your angel will then rest with my angels in my heart. You are also welcome to add a photo and special words for your angel on my Memorial page. (coming…)

If you need extra support then I can totally recommend Samantha from Enduring Celebrations who provides Pet bereavement and memorial services for my families.

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