Euthanasia

Caring and Compassionate Pet Euthanasia

Euthanasia is something most people would rather not think about, unfortunately, pets become old and ill, and when they appear to be suffering, sometimes pet euthanasia is the most caring and compassionate thing a pet owner can do for their pet.

Understanding When It's Time to Say Goodbye

It can be difficult for pet owners to determine when it’s time to say goodbye to their beloved pets, especially if your pet has good days and bad days. A great resource we like to use is Lap of Love. This website has many resources to help guide you in this tough time like a quality of life assessment and calendar.  If you are unsure as to whether it’s time to say goodbye, Santa Fe Vet Clinic can evaluate your pet’s health and answer your questions in order to help you make a decision.

1. Your Pet Is in Chronic Pain that Cannot Be Alleviated With Medication

2. Your Pet Has Stopped Eating and/or Lost Weight

3. Your Pet Has Chronic Vomiting and Diarrhea that Cannot Be Controlled

4. Your Pet’s Activity Levels Have Dropped

5. Your Pet Can No Longer Stand or Walk on His or Her Own

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In-Office Pet Euthanasia

Many pet owners choose in-office pet euthanasia. However, they still want their pets to be comfortable for the journey and to help reduce pet anxiety, and Santa Fe Vet Clinic can help you make your pet’s final car ride more comfortable by providing you with a sedative that you can give to your pet prior to arriving at our veterinary office.

Once you arrive in our office, you will have the option of choosing how involved you wish to be in your pet’s final moments. If you wish to stay with your beloved dog or cat throughout their final moments, our team will escort you to a private room where you can say your goodbyes and hold your pet while he or she passes.

During the procedure, your veterinarian will give your pet a sedative to alleviate stress and get them tired/sleepy, then place an IV catheter, and then inject the medications that help your pet pass peacefully. Once your pet has passed, you will have the option to take your pet back home for burial, or we can keep your pet for cremation. When we keep your pet for cremation, a company called  Precious Pets will pick your pet up to cremate them. Through Precious Pets, you have the option of keeping the ashes or they can bury the ashes in a communal burial place.

At-Home Pet Euthanasia

Lap of Love is an end of life care company and will be the ones to assist you in pursing this difficult decision at home. An increasing number of pet owners are choosing at-home pet euthanasia in order to help their pets pass as comfortable as possible and in a familiar environment. The process for at-home pet euthanasia is essentially the same as at an office. The only difference is that the veterinarian brings the medications to your home to be administered. Being at home also gives you the option of having your pet put to sleep either indoors or outdoors, depending on which you think your pet would prefer. Unfortunately, Santa Fe Vet Clinic does not provide at home euthanasia services. 

For questions about pet euthanasia or to schedule an appointment with Santa Fe Vet Clinic, call us at (405) 341-5634 today. We’d be happy to make this difficult process a little easier on your family.

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Monday
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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*Sunday open 5:00- 5:30 pm for boarding pick up/drop off only*