End of Life Pet Care
A difficult decision.
When a pet’s quality of life deteriorates to the point where they experience more bad days than good days, you may be faced with the difficult decision regarding whether to choose euthanasia.
The same way we provide compassionate care for pets in their early days, we’re prepared to support you and provide end of life care for them during their last. As partners in your pet’s health, we’ll make sure you’re informed about all potential treatment options before you make a decision. We understand that making that kind of choice is never easy, but we promise to be there every step of the way.
Should you decide euthanasia is the right choice for your pet, we’ll prepare you for the process and answer any questions you may have about what’s going to happen. We hope you’ll find some comfort in knowing our humane methods will ensure your pet is laid to rest peacefully.
Macon County Veterinary Hospital also offers provisions for your pet’s remains. We are the only animal hospital in the area equipped with on-site cremation capabilities. We have a wide variety of pet cremation urns available to suit the needs of every family. Whether your beloved friend is a cat or a dog, we have the perfect urn for you. Additionally, to help you preserve the memory of your faithful friend, we can provide a memorial stamp of your pet’s paw print as well as keepsake hair clippings.
Coping with Pet Loss
Pets are family and losing them comes with the same grief as any other loss. If you’re struggling with grief following the loss of your pet, remember to:
- Give yourself time to mourn and cry
- Do your best to stick to your regular routine
- Talk about your feelings with family, friends, or even our hospital staff
- Memorialize your pet in a way that’s special to you
You can use these resources if you need additional support:
Please reach out to us at (615) 666-8063 if there’s anything we can do for you.
