In home cat euthanasia near me
Give your cat the final gift of a peaceful passing at home, surrounded by familiarity and love through a compassionate and licensed veterinarian near you.
Navigating the process
Provide your furry companion with a compassionate, end-of-life care in the comfort of your home, surrounded by loved ones with expert care of a certified veterinarian serving your community.
Cat euthanasia is a compassionate choice to end a cat’s suffering from a poor quality of life due to illness, injury, or old age. A veterinarian administers medication that peacefully ends the cat’s life, ensuring the process is quick and painless, allowing the animal to gently pass on.
Consult with your veterinarian about your cat’s condition and quality of life. They will help you better understand the process and make an informed decision. It’s normal to feel grief, guilt, and uncertainty during this challenging time. Our community of veterinarians provides support and guidance through this difficult period.
Deciding when it’s time for end-of-life care for your cat is very difficult. Here are some key indicators to consider:
- Existing Health Conditions: Evaluate any chronic or severe illnesses that your cat might have. Conditions such as kidney disease, cancer, and heart disease can severely impact your cat’s quality of life.
- Symptom Management: Assess whether symptoms such as pain, difficulty breathing, or seizures can be managed effectively. If symptom management is no longer working, it might be time to consider euthanasia.
- Quality of Life: Use a quality of life scale to objectively measure your cat’s daily wellbeing. Look at factors like their ability to move, groom, and engage with their environment.
- Eating and Drinking: Monitor changes in your cat’s eating and drinking habits. A significant decrease in appetite or refusal to drink water can indicate severe health issues.
- Litter and Bowel Movements: Observe any changes in your cat’s litter box habits, including urination and defecation. Difficulty or inability to use the litter box can be a sign of declining health.
- Mood and Energy: Notice changes in your cat’s mood and energy levels. A usually playful or affectionate cat becoming withdrawn, lethargic, or irritable can be a signal that they are not feeling well.
Consult your primary care vet when you’re unsure. Keeping a health journal can help summarize your cat’s condition and provide valuable information for your vet to assist in making this difficult decision. Remember, you know your cat best, and your love for them will help you make the right choice.
For many years, the common term for euthanasia was “put to sleep.” It’s also a good description of what actually happens during the procedure.
Your veterinarian will perform the same procedure your cat would receive at a veterinary hospital or clinic, but in the comfort of your home.
- Sedation: Your veterinarian relaxes your pet by administering a sedative. The shot will feel like getting a vaccine. Within 5 to 15 minutes, your pet will be deep asleep, relieved of all suffering.
- Anesthesia: Finally, the veterinarian will give a shot of anesthesia to slow down your pet’s respiratory system until the heart stops beating. In most cases, this takes less than a minute to occur.
During this process, your cat may experience some involuntary reactions, such as twitching or urination, but they are not conscious of these actions.
Your veterinarian will arrive wearing regular clothes to better fit the home environment. They will bring a stethoscope and other necessary tools. The at-home appointment typically lasts 20 to 45 minutes based on your needs and preferences.
We aim to make your final moments with your cat as peaceful as possible by providing care with compassion, patience, and understanding.
- Preparation: Show your veterinarian the area in your home you’ve chosen for the procedure. Consider keeping some of your pet’s favorite treats on hand for them to enjoy before the procedure.
- Family Involvement: You may want to invite family members and loved ones, both human and four-legged, to gather close to your pet.
- Calm Atmosphere: Ask everyone gathered around to remain calm through the process.
- Procedure: Once you’re ready, your veterinarian will begin the actual procedure.
Throughout the process, if at any point you’d like more time or have any special requests, please let us know. Our goal is to help your pet’s passing be as dignified and peaceful as possible.
After the procedure, your veterinarian will ask if you need more time with your pet after they have passed. When you’re ready, they will confirm how you want to handle your pet’s body.
You can choose from two cremation services:
- Ashes Returned: Physical barriers keep each pet separate so you get your pet’s ashes back.
- No Ashes Returned: Your pet’s ashes will be scattered respectfully with other pets by the crematorium.
If you leave your pet’s body with us, your veterinarian will treat it with great care, respect, and dignity. We will handle all the aftercare arrangements as you asked, so you can take care of yourself and your loved ones after saying goodbye.
After the procedure, your veterinarian will ask if you need more time with your pet after they have passed. When you’re ready, they will confirm how you want to handle your pet’s body.
You can choose from two cremation services:
- Ashes Returned: Physical barriers keep each pet separate so you get your pet’s ashes back.
- No Ashes Returned: Your pet’s ashes will be scattered respectfully with other pets by the crematorium.
If you leave your pet’s body with us, your veterinarian will treat it with great care, respect, and dignity. We will handle all the aftercare arrangements as you asked, so you can take care of yourself and your
Losing a pet is very hard, and it’s okay to feel sad, angry, or confused. You might miss your pet a lot and feel empty inside. It’s normal to cry or even have trouble sleeping and eating. Talking about your pet and sharing memories can help. Remember, everyone grieves differently, so take the time you need. It’s okay to ask for help from friends, family, or even a counselor. Your feelings are valid, and it’s important to take care of yourself during this time. Read more about pet loss and the grieving process here.
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I'm so glad I heard about Coda Pets. I was worried Minnesota Pets doesn't serve the Arrowhead region anymore, we had them 5 yrs ago for Doras mom Loki. There's no way I'd bring my dog to a vet clinic to say goodbye. And the one vet that comes out, I've had bad experiences with and was dreading to support them. Doras passing was holy as I got to spoon her and grieve. I arranged for Furever Love to come later so I had time to anoint her body. I barely remember Anna being here, I was out of my mind. , she was kind and respectful. I will tell everyone that has to make this decision about Coda Pets...
Dr. Thompson showed so much love and care for Lucy and for our entire family. Our girl was able to slip away in the comfort of our home and that in itself brings me some peace and comfort. 💗🐕💔
Dr Daniela Lutri is very attentive, compassionate and made this entire experience comforting, and easier than I anticipated. I was worried about my decision, but she examined my dog and explained everything to me in detail. She reassured me that I was making the right choice. She explained the entire process of euthanasia and everything went as perfect as it could’ve been. I am very thankful for her service.
Dr. Brittany Dash and CodaPet were amazing with my sweet English Black Labrador Madison. Brittany was so gentle and caring with Madison's journey across the rainbow bridge. Madison peacefully passed with loving family surrounding her. CodaPet delivered Madison's ashes with a sweet card and presentation. Thank you for all of your Love and support Dr. Brittany Dash.
t’s taken me a while to write this review because of how traumatic this experience was for everyone in my household. I elected to use Coda Pet for my dogs end of life services and I will regret that decision for the rest of my life. This is the uber eats of your dogs end of life services. Do better than me, and really research who you’re going with. A couple good reviews aren’t going to cut it in this situation. Dr Meadows was who our assigned doctor was, and he maybe said 5 words during the entire exchange. He comes in, doesn’t make my dogs feel comfortable at all. Or me for that matter! No communication at all. For example I have one dog who barks at people when they walk in, this was known. She never barks for this long at someone, but she just didn’t like his energy, and never relaxed, and I’ll say she wasn’t wrong for that. The entire process felt rushed. My dog who was being put down, was excited to see him, but no love was exchanged. Just “okay sit down, I have to put this needle in” literally. That’s pretty much what he said. My dog didn’t react well to the sedative. This is when the trauma really started. She yelped in pain, her heart immediately racing. She started running around the kitchen, losing her ability to walk. She was scared, heart racing, and it was truly my worst nightmare. The “Dr” sat on his butt on the floor for the ENTIRETY of this happening. Like isn’t this his actual practice?! Why am I the only one trying to console my poor, terrified dog alone? I was the one who had to pick her up and lay her on the bed and literally beg for euthanasia because of how scared she was. And her heart was racing so so badly. Eventually he got off his ass to administer it, and I said goodbye to her in such a horrible way. When it was time for her to be taken out, he got an assistant, who said she was so sorry, but the Dr himself said not one word. Nothing. I was promised compassion from this company, I did not receive it. I was promised dignity for my pet. She did not receive it. I feel robbed. Of a peaceful passing for my baby girl. I feel overcharged for such a disgusting experience. The only people who showed kindness here was the cremation company that they passed her on to. Coda pet would receive negative stars from me if they could. I called a couple days later to express my disgust, and never heard back. But I guess that’s to be expected from the uber eats of pet euthanasia services. No like literally, my dog was taken out in a jeep. Not a “coda pet” official van or anything. Not even dignity there. Needless to say, this is one of the most traumatic things that has ever happened to me and my best friend. I have to find ways to reduce the guilt I have from choosing this company, and I don’t know if I ever can. Book elsewhere, this place should not get any of your money. And do not let them anywhere near your babies.
Dr. Todd was nothing less of incredible. From the moment we booked her services; she sent a text to confirm the appointment and to let her know if we needed services quicker to let her know. The morning of, she sent a confirmation text and even let us know when she was on her way. She has a wonderful demeanor; and everyone was comfortable with her. She explained the process to us; answered all of our questions and even got a paw print for us. I could not ask for a better provider to help our beloved pet transition over the rainbow bridge. I will always recommend her; and if the need ever arose again, I will be using Dr. Todd again.
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Questions you may have
We allow cancellations at no fee to you for appointments canceled more than 4 hours before your start time. If you cancel your appointment less than 4 hours before your appointment time you will be subject to a cancellation fee of $100.
Your vet reserves time in their schedule exclusively for you, so we ask you to cancel as soon as you are able so that your vet may help another family in need.
Note: You can cancel or reschedule your appointment on your booking confirmation page or find a link to it in your booking confirmation email.
You have the option to have your vet respectfully transport your pet to the crematorium. Depending on your preference, your pet’s ashes can either be lovingly returned to you or respectfully spread with other pets.
Note: If you choose to have your pet’s ashes returned to you, your vet will coordinate the return of your pet’s ashes at the time of your appointment.
The total cost includes the in-home pet euthanasia service fee, any applicable travel fees, and a platform fee. Depending on your preferences, additional fees may apply for cremation services or memorial keepsakes.
Yes, your vet will offer a variety of meaningful memorabilia you can purchase if you choose to request the return of your pet's ashes. After selecting your vet and preferred cremation option, you'll have the opportunity to review and choose from available keepsake options. You may also find comfort in exploring our suggestions for pet memorial ideas.
Note: You may also choose to add the memorabilia or change your mind about your choice at the time of your appointment.
During your appointment, your vet will carefully confirm your preferred aftercare option with you. If you choose cremation, your vet will manage your pet’s gentle transportation to a local crematorium. If your selected cremation service includes receiving your pet’s ashes, your vet will clearly explain the process for returning your pet's ashes and provide an estimated timeline for their return.
In the case of wanting a private burial, if your city/county regulations allow, you can choose to bury your pet. Please check local regulations to see if this is legal in your area.
If you want to bury your pet in a cemetery, you will need to choose and make arrangements with a local pet cemetery before the euthanasia appointment. Please be sure to let your CodaPet vet know if you have planned for such a burial.
Note: Your vet can only assist with cremation options, and does not handle burials of any type.
