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Compassionate In-Home Pet Euthanasia for Dogs & Cats
Serving the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay areas
Compassionate In-Home Pet Euthanasia for Dogs & Cats
Serving the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay areas
Quality-Of-Life Consultations
For this appointment, a Restful Paws veterinarian will visit your home to assess your pet’s condition and discuss your quality-of-life concerns.
Quality-Of-Life Consultations
For this appointment, a Restful Paws veterinarian will visit your home to assess your pet’s condition and discuss your quality-of-life concerns.
In-Home Euthanasia
To aid in the decision-making process, please call Restful Paws and we will gladly answer any questions you might have.
Aftercare Assistance
If your pet passes on their own, a doctor will come to your home to help arrange cremation services.
What You Need To Know About Pet Euthanasia
Are you confronted with the difficult decision of “When is time to say goodbye?” This is the most difficult decision you make for your dog or cat. Unfortunately, it is a question we as pet owners find ourselves needing to answer. Speaking to your regular veterinarian about your pet’s condition can really help with this decision-making process. If your dog or cat is really having a difficult time and you know their condition will not improve pet euthanasia may be the right thing to do to prevent your pet from suffering. There are things to look for to help you to understand how your dog or cat is feeling. As well as reading the signs at the bottom you can speak with your veterinarian or call to speak with us. We are here to help you through this difficult time.
What You Need To Know About Pet Euthanasia
Are you confronted with the difficult decision of “When is time to say goodbye?” This is the most difficult decision you make for your dog or cat. Unfortunately, it is a question we as pet owners find ourselves needing to answer. Speaking to your regular veterinarian about your pet’s condition can really help with this decision-making process. If your dog or cat is really having a difficult time and you know their condition will not improve pet euthanasia may be the right thing to do to prevent your pet from suffering. There are things to look for to help you to understand how your dog or cat is feeling. As well as reading the signs at the bottom you can speak with your veterinarian or call to speak with us. We are here to help you through this difficult time.
When Is The Right Time To Euthanize?
When you first got your pet, you probably fell in love and wanted him or her to stay with you for a lifetime. Unfortunately, even the healthiest of pets will succumb to disease or old age even though we wish it would never happen. It is best to work with your veterinarian to help diagnose the condition of your pet. Veterinarians are able to guide you through the process of diagnosing a disease. They will let you know your options in regard to tests that can be performed. They will also let you know if a referral to a veterinary specialist might be needed. Veterinarians can also help you to decide when it is time. But ultimately, it boils down to your personal decision based on what you observe about the behavior, attitude, and quality of life of your pet.
Your pet is having trouble breathing, weakness, or extreme lethargy.
Your pet has nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that cannot be resolved by treatment from a veterinarian.
Your pet experiences chronic pain that doesn’t go away even with medication.
Your pet finds it very difficult to walk or cannot get up.
Your pet is refusing to eat or drink.
Your pet is having trouble urinating or defecating.
Your pet has had a significant behavior change and has lost interest in his or her favorite activities.
We cannot say enough positive comments about Dr. Vine. Her demeanor and professionalism during these rough times were absolutely amazing. Patient, calm, empathetic, informative, timely, comforting, and compassionate. It really is important that every pet owner in the area is aware of Restful Paws and Dr. Vine; they are the very best at what they do.
We cannot say enough positive comments about Dr. Vine. Her demeanor and professionalism during these rough times were absolutely amazing. Patient, calm, empathetic, informative, timely, comforting, and compassionate. It really is important that every pet owner in the area is aware of Restful Paws and Dr. Vine; they are the very best at what they do.
Dr. Helen Chuang was absolutely wonderful and reassuring. With the numerous symptoms our 13-year-old female cattle dog faced each passing day, we had to make the dreadful decision of when to relieve her of the burdens each day delivered. Dr. Helen was so kind and reassuring to our sweet dog, and she was equally patient and validating to us. She took her time with our ailing dog, and she took her time to explain everything to us. We want to thank Dr. Helen for her amazing grace and compassion through a very difficult day for us. I would highly recommend Restful Paws to anyone deciding to do an in-home euthanasia for your beloved pet.
Restful Paws allowed our beloved 16 year old dog, Millie, to die at home, amongst those who loved her, without the added stress of an off-site vet visit. I cannot more highly recommend Dr. Patricia Lowe who, with compassion, sensitivity and kindness, not only explained each step in the transition process beforehand but allowed us to grieve privately. It was a particular gift to us that our pet was spared any discomfort or fear. Thank you for making this extraordinary service available.
Restful Paws is amazing. They are kind, compassionate, and understanding. This was one of the hardest things I've ever done and they made the process so easy. It allowed me to focus on my sweet dog instead of all of the intricacies of what I needed to do to make sure he was comfortable. Thank you Restful Paws for creating an incredible memory in a less-than-ideal situation.
