Page 3 - Compassion Understood - A Guide

When you’re not sure if it is the right time
Making a euthanasia appointment can be made more difficult if you are not sure that this is the right time to say goodbye to your pet. Perhaps your pet has been ill, and you think the end
is near, but still hope that something
might be able to be done for them.
If you are unsure about euthanasia,
but wish to discuss it with your vet to
help you make a decision, it is a good
idea to tell the person you speak to
on the phone when you’re making the
appointment to come in. You will not
be forced into making a decision earlier
than you feel comfortable with.
When you’re sure it is the right time
If you know it is the right time to say goodbye to your pet, there are some things it can be helpful for you to consider before you make the call to your practice:
• Will you be taking your pet to the veterinary practice or would you like a home visit?
• Is there a particular vet or nurse that you would like to carry out the euthanasia or be there with you?
• Do you know yet what you will want to do with your pet’s body? • Will your children accompany you to the appointment?
• Is a friend or relative available to come with you?
• Would you prefer to wait in the car until the vet calls you in?
• How and when will you want to settle your vet bill for the euthanasia or any afterlife care such as cremation? Some practices will allow you to pay in advance so that you do not have to deal with payment when you’re upset.
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