Page 4 - Compassion Understood - A Guide

The appointment time
If you will be taking your pet to the veterinary practice for euthanasia, consider the time of the appointment. If you can, try to arrange the appointment for a time when the clinic is less busy; if you’re not sure of when this might be, don’t be afraid to ask.
Most practices will also give you the option of arranging a home visit for euthanasia. If this is something you would prefer please discuss it with your vet.
Should I stay with my pet?
Again this is a very personal decision.
Many pet owners will want to be there with their pet. If you feel able to, it will give comfort to your pet that you are there and you can
be the last person that they see as they
pass. In the long term, it will give you comfort that your pet’s passing was peaceful and
the vet treated them with kindness and compassion. If you do not feel that you can stay, that’s OK too. There is no judgment on this: many owners do not want to witness their pet passing and want to remember only good times. If you do not want to stay, be assured that there will be a veterinary nurse or technician with the vet who will gently hold your pet as they pass away.
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