How does our vet euthanise your dog?
Once a diagnosis has been made, our pets at home vet will determine whether your dog is life-threatening.
Please note that the vet will only euthanise your dog if you have expressly asked him to do so and if he is convinced that this is a reasonable option for your pet.
Once the decision has been taken by mutual agreement, the vet will carry out the following procedures:
- Anaesthetising your dog, either intra-muscularly or intravenously.
- Placement of an intravenous catheter.
- Injection of the lethal product.
What are the fees for euthanising my dog?
Although financial considerations have no place in such moments, we'd like to outline the fees you should expect to pay for your dog's euthanasia:
- Intramuscular anaesthesia: from 65GBP
- Lethal injection: from 85GBP
In the end, the cost of euthanasia for dogs starts at 150GBP. It depends directly on the doses injected into the animal, and therefore on the weight of your dog.
What should I do with my deceased dog's body?
Once your dog has been euthanised, you can entrust its body to our emergency veterinary surgeon. We will then entrust it to the crematorium with which we have worked in complete confidence since the creation of our service.
Several options are available to you:
- Individual cremation with return of the ashes in an urn of your choice. You may attend the cremation if you wish. Please specify this to our veterinary surgeon.
- Shared cremation, during which 2 to 5 animals are cremated together. As a result, your dog's ashes cannot be recovered.
Whichever type of cremation you choose, you can be sure that your dog's body will be treated with the utmost respect and care.
Frequently asked questions about home dog euthanasia
Do I have to attend the entire euthanasia of my dog?
No, you do not have to be present with the vet during the euthanasia. We understand that the end of life is a difficult time to deal with emotionally. That's why we give the family complete freedom on this subject. In most cases, the family will be present at the first stage of the euthanasia procedure, the injection of anaesthetic, and will accompany their dog as it gradually falls asleep. Once the dog is unconscious, the family leaves the vet alone.
Can I bury my dog's body in the garden?
Yes, burying your deceased dog in your garden is tolerated in London. However, the practice is not recommended because of the health risks involved. Cremation of your deceased dog remains the best option.
Is euthanasia painful for my dog?
No, euthanasia is not painful. The products used for lethal injection are barbiturates voluntarily overdosed to induce cardiorespiratory arrest. However, for your dog's comfort, yours and that of our vet, our patients are systematically put to sleep beforehand.
