Hospice and Euthanasia

Are you having problems caring for a terminally ill pet at home? Does your pet have a medical condition that is painful or causing poor quality of life? Are you afraid that your sick or elderly pet is suffering?

Our staff of compassionate, caring professionals can help you through this painful experience. We offer hospice services and will work with you to ensure your pet's comfort and dignity during his or her last days and final moments. Do you have special requests? Do you have questions about care of your pet’s remains? We can help you with these concerns and will make every effort to accommodate your wishes at this very difficult time.

Deciding when your pet may need hospice care or euthanasia is a very personal and private decision, but that doesn’t mean you have to make this difficult choice on your own. Our hospice and humane euthanasia services are conducted with respect, compassion, and care. Before you struggle through one more day with a sick, elderly, or terminally ill pet that is suffering, call us to learn how we can help.

The Process of Euthanasia

We understand how emotional and trying it can be to make the end-of-life decision for you and your beloved companion. To make the experience as stress free as possible, we provide a “comfort room,” which provides a more home-like setting.

We value that everyone says goodbye in their own manner, we will give you a wireless doorbell to allow you as much private time with your pet as you need. By pressing this doorbell, you can discreetly let us know that you are ready to proceed to the next step.

What to expect:

You and your pet will be placed in our comfort room.

Appropriate forms need to be signed for legal permission to proceed and to specify final wishes.

When you are ready, we will start with sedation. This ensures that the following steps go nice and smoothly, and your pet is relaxed through the process.

After your pet is comfortable to sleepy, a catheter will be placed to allow direct access to a vein. This procedure may need to be completed in our treatment area. We promise that time away from your pet will be kept to a minimum.

The next steps can go as quickly or slowly as you and your loved one’s desire. Please ring the doorbell provided once you are ready to move on to the next step.

Once the IV catheter is placed, you are welcome to sit with/snuggle/hold your pet throughout the remainder of the procedure.

When the doctor or registered veterinary technician comes in you will see them give a series of injections through the IV. This ensures your pet passes peacefully and pain free over the rainbow bridge.

After Care Options

We use Trusted Journey here at Plymouth Veterinary Clinic. When using Trusted Journey, we take care of transportation of your beloved pet.

Palmer Funeral Home is another great option to explore for the next steps in memorializing your pet. If you choose their services, you will work with them on arranging transportation.