At-Home Pet Euthanasia with an Empathetic Approach
If your pet condition is already severe, our team provides empathetic consultation, quality-of-life assessment, and a calm medical euthanasia process at home.
If treatment is still feasible, we will recommend continued care first.
When to Discuss End-of-Life Care?
This decision is never easy. These are common signs considered by both medical team and family.
Pain Hard to Control
Persistent pain despite optimal therapy and significantly declining quality of life.
Unable to Eat/Drink
Pet repeatedly refuses food and water with progressive body weakness.
More Bad Days Than Good
Interaction, comfort, and mobility have markedly declined day by day.
A Calm Process at Home
Consultation & Options Discussion
The vet explains the medical condition, prognosis, and still-feasible options (including palliative/hospice care where applicable). No rushed decisions.
Written Informed Consent
Before the procedure, the family signs an informed consent form (digital or printed) covering the method, risks, and the right to withdraw consent at any time before the final injection.
IM Sedation, then Deep Sleep
Step 1: IM sedation (sedative + analgesic combination) so your pet falls asleep calmly without stress. Family may be present.
Final IV Injection
Once your pet is fully sedated under full anesthesia, the vet administers the final IV injection per AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals 2020. The process takes a few minutes.
Aftercare & Family Support
Team guides next steps after procedure, including body care options (private/communal cremation or burial per family beliefs).
Informed Consent — Your Rights & The Full Picture
Before the procedure begins, the vet will discuss the following with the family, and formal consent (written or digital) must be signed:
Medical condition & prognosis
An open explanation of the illness, the likelihood of continued treatment success, and whether palliative/hospice care remains realistic.
Euthanasia method used
Two-stage protocol per AVMA Guidelines 2020 + WSAVA AWWG Methods 2019: IM sedation/anesthesia first (sedative + analgesic) → final IV injection once your pet is fully sedated under full anesthesia.
Family presence options
Family may stay with your pet to the end, or choose to step out before the final injection — both choices are valid and respected.
Right to withdraw consent
Family may withdraw consent at any time before the final injection begins. There is no pressure to proceed if doubts arise.
We explain what is needed first
Costs are confirmed via WhatsApp before the visit, including body-care options (cremation/burial).
Standards reference: AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals 2020, WSAVA AWWG Methods for Euthanasia of Dogs and Cats 2019, Indonesian Veterinary Code of Ethics (Kode Etik PDHI 2022) Articles 24 & 26.
Pet Quality of Life Calculator
Based on the HHHHHMM Scale by Dr. Alice Villalobos — a quality-of-life assessment used by veterinarians worldwide.
How to fill it
Think about your pet's condition over the past week. Slide each dimension — use the guide below each slider to pick the most fitting number. It doesn't need to be perfect; an honest estimate is more useful than an overthought number. Your total score and interpretation will appear automatically below.
Total Score
/70
Quality of Life Is Acceptable
Based on this score, your pet still has an acceptable quality of life. Continue care and monitor periodically. We still recommend discussing this result with a vet for an optimal care plan.
Caution Zone — Evaluation Needed
This score indicates your pet is in a zone that requires closer attention. We strongly recommend a direct consultation with a vet to fully assess the condition and consider the best care options.
Significantly Declining Quality of Life
This score indicates a serious decline in quality of life. We understand this is an incredibly difficult time. Our vet team is ready to support you with empathy — helping evaluate the condition and discussing the most humane end-of-life care options.
This calculator is an aid, not a medical diagnosis. Final decisions (including end-of-life care) must always be discussed directly with a vet who has examined your pet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the process painful?
Your pet is first sedated via IM injection (sedative + analgesic combination) until fully asleep under full anesthesia. Only then is the final IV injection given — by this point your pet feels nothing.
Can this be done at home?
Yes, so your pet remains calm in a familiar environment and the family can be present without facing a clinic setting.
What if family is still unsure?
We recommend a consultation first to assess quality of life objectively, discuss palliative/hospice care options, and hear family concerns. No rushed decisions.
Can I get a second opinion before the final decision?
Absolutely. We strongly encourage a second opinion from a vet who has been following your pet long-term, or a specialist in the primary disease. Euthanasia decisions should never be rushed — a second opinion is the family's right.
Is there a written consent form?
Yes. Before the procedure begins, the vet provides an informed consent form (digital or printed) explaining the method, risks, and the family's right to withdraw consent at any time before the final injection.
We Are Here to Support with Empathy
Discuss your pet condition privately via WhatsApp. Our team helps determine the most humane and loving next step.
Consult End-of-Life Care