End of Life Care
Pet Hospice & Euthanasia in Herriman, UT
End-of-life veterinary care for dogs focuses on providing comfort, dignity, and quality of life in their final days. This compassionate care includes pain management, palliative treatments, and emotional support for both the pet and their family. Veterinarians may offer hospice care, in-home euthanasia, or guidance on recognizing when it’s time to say goodbye. The goal is to ensure a peaceful and pain-free transition while honoring the bond between the dog and their owner.
Is It Time?
At Rose Creek Animal Clinic in Herriman, UT, we understand how difficult it is to say goodbye to a beloved pet. Saying goodbye to your pet is a deeply personal and emotional decision, but considering your pet’s quality of life is an important factor in the decision.
Common quality of life indicators include:
- Chronic pain that no longer responds to medication
- Frequent vomiting or diarrhea
- Difficulty breathing
- Refusal to eat or drink
- Significant weight loss
- Behavioral Issues or change in usual behaviors, such as:
- confusion
- withdrawal from family members
- restlessness
- loss of interest in favorite activities
- Mobility issues:
- struggling to stand, walk, or climb stairs
- Incontinence, especially if it causes skin infections or emotional distress
When your pet experiences more bad days than good ones, or if their suffering outweighs their moments of joy, it may be time to consider a peaceful, compassionate goodbye. We are here for both you and your pet, and will support you through this process and help ensure your pet’s final moments are comfortable and full of love.
Compassionate Pet Euthanasia in Herriman, UT
Pet euthanasia is a compassionate decision made to prevent your pet from suffering. While saying goodbye is heartbreaking, euthanasia is an act of love that spares pets from unnecessary pain, allowing them to pass with dignity while surrounded by those who love them most. The pet euthanasia process is designed to be peaceful, compassionate, and as stress-free as possible for both the pet and their family.
The pet euthanasia process at Rose Creek Animal Clinic begins with a conversation between our veterinarian and you to ensure that euthanasia is the most appropriate for your pet and that the “time is right”. Before the procedure, our team will discuss your wishes for aftercare options with you, such as cremation or burial, and compassionate ways to memorialize their legacy.
The euthanasia process starts with a sedative to help the pet relax and feel no anxiety or discomfort. This allows them to drift into a calm, sleep-like state in the presence of their loved ones. After the pet is fully relaxed, we administer a euthanasia solution through an intravenous catheter (placed after your pet is sleeping) or an intravenous injection in cases where a catheter is not possible. This medication quickly and painlessly stops the heart and brain activity and your pet will not feel pain or distress during this process.
We encourage pet owners to stay with their pet during the procedure if they feel comfortable, as this provides comfort and reassurance to your pet. Afterward, you and your family will be given as much time as needed with your pet private goodbyes. The entire process is handled with sensitivity, respect, and care to honor the bond between you and your beloved pet and our team will support you and your family the entire time.