End of Life Care: Euthanasia

Deciding when it is time to say goodbye to our pets is the most gut-wrenching decision we have to make during the course of our pet’s lives.  We often wish that, even if just for a moment, they could speak to us and tell us exactly what they are feeling.  Dr. Fagan and the entire Shamrock Animal Hospital team will use our decades of experience to give guidance to you.  Eventually, the decision comes and we have to make the decision to euthanize our pets. 

The process itself begins with a sedative to relax the animal and ensure that they pass peacefully.  Some owners prefer to be with their pets during the process and others choose to remember their pets as they were and choose not to be present during the passing of their pet.  In this case, there is no right or wrong.  It is simply based upon the preference of the pet’s family. 

Our expertly trained team of animal health professionals will walk you through each and every step of the process and assist you in making some of the necessary decisions during this very difficult time.