End-of-life care and pet euthanasia in Chilliwack

This is the question almost every family asks, and there is rarely a single clear moment. What usually helps is looking at the pattern over days and weeks, rather than one bad afternoon.

Signs that quality of life may be slipping include:

• Not eating, or eating far less, for more than a day or two
• Pain or discomfort that medication no longer settles
• Struggling to stand, walk, or get comfortable to sleep
• No longer interested in the people, food or routines they used to enjoy
• Laboured breathing, even at rest
• More bad days than good ones

You do not have to make this call alone. Our veterinarians examine your pet, explain what they find in plain words, and talk through the options honestly, including whether more comfort care is reasonable or whether it may be kinder to say goodbye.

For an older pet whose health is changing, our senior pet care and pet pain management can often keep them comfortable for longer. When that is no longer enough, we will tell you so gently and clearly.

Pet euthanasia is a quiet, medical way to end suffering. Whether you are facing putting a dog to sleep or saying goodbye to an elderly cat, we explain each step before we begin and answer anything you want to ask.

In general, the veterinarian first gives a sedative so your pet becomes relaxed and sleepy. Then a second injection, an overdose of an anaesthetic medication, lets them pass away. You can take the time you need before, and afterwards.

We offer end-of-life care in both settings. Some families prefer to come to our clinic on Thomas Road. Others would rather their pet stays somewhere familiar, which is why we offer compassionate house-call euthanasia. Our in-home pet euthanasia page explains how a home visit works.

There is no right or wrong choice. Call us and we will talk through which setting suits your pet and your family.

We do not publish prices online. Before any procedure begins, we give you a written estimate to review and approve, so there is nothing unexpected on an already hard day. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Interac debit and cash; our payment options page has the details.