In-Home Euthanasia?

[Konotashi]

When the time comes, my mom wants to have Schatzi euthanized at home.

I was wondering if anyone has done this before and if you guys were glad you did it at home. She wants to do it at home because she doesn't want to take Schatzi to the vet, somewhere where she's not comfortable and unfamilar with, for her last moments.

For those of you who haven't had to make this decision yet, would you do it at home?

[irongrl]

Yes, I would do that. For me, it would be comforting to know that my beloved pet spent their last moments in their own home. I know that might not always be possible, if the pet is already at the vet's office and is in pain and suffering.

[Stosh]

I haven't but a friend has- she just could bring herself to taking her pet to the vet and coming home without it. She said the vet was very kind and comforting, her dog was able to pass away in his own bed surrounded by the family

[KatieStanley]

Yes. It's possible. I know of many vets that will make house calls to do this. If given the right circumstances, it will be the way all of my dogs go. I'd be too much of a mess to drive myself home- and so would my husband.

[valb]

We did it with one dog and one cat, and will always try
to do it that way if possible. I am glad our vet offered
us that option, it seems so much nicer for the animal
especially.

Our vet and a tech came, and it was still incredibly sad,
(for them, too) but better.

[Rerun]

I would like to do this in the future with ours as they reach old age. Unfortunately the last one we euthanized was very different circumstances and we did not expect to put him down, although we had prepared ourselves for it on the drive there. He needed x-rays and a full workup prior to making the final decision, so doing it at home wasn't an option.

[Stogey]

Our vet does in home euthanasia. If that time ever comes about with my guy, he will spend his last moments at Home surrounded by his People !
I have two trees planted in the back yard, one next to each of my passed on boys. Each time I look out at those trees, I am reminded of wonderful friends who have gone on before me ... sniff, sniff ! Max 12yrs and Charlie 14yrs

[Anja1Blue]

Yes, with rare exception our dogs have been euthanized at home, and if it is an option I would absolutely say do it. So much better for all of you to be in a familiar place..... Our vet also took care of all the arrangements for cremation, and we picked up the ashes from the clinic a week or so later.
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Susan

Anja SchH3 GSD
Conor GSD
Blue BH WH T1 GSD - waiting at the Bridge

[DnP]

I took Dakota "home" to be euthanized and buried on my parents' property. Unfortunately, the vet office down there did not make home visits. Fortunately, my dad was with me when we made that trip and helped me bring Dakota home.

My vet here in NY offered to come to my house to euthanize Dakota had I chosen to do it up here. He doesn't do it as a habit with his clients but makes an offer to the ones he knows would appreciate the offer. BTW, he does it for free and charges nothing for the home visit OR the euthanasia.

[RunShepherdRun]

Yes, unless it was an emergency all our dogs and cats were euthanized at home, by our regular vets, wherever we lived. It is one of my criteria for selecting a vet whether s/he offers this service, and whether I feel comfortable with a vet in this very personal situation. I prefer vet clinics where the dogs and cats see the same vet each time and we develop a patient/physician relationship. I don't want the youngest vet on the team whom I've never met before be sent out on a house call.