Once you have arrived in clinic with your pet you will be shown to a private quiet room. The vet will need to confirm your decision to say goodbye to your beloved pet and will talk you through the process.

Legally we will please require a signature from you at this time.

Before your pet can be put to sleep we will require access to their veins. We will place an intravenous catheter in to one of their legs.

In most cases the vet may advise the administration of some sedation to your pet to make the process as stress and pain-free as possible.

We will place your pet on a soft blanket and allow you to spend some precious time to say goodbye in your own way.

Once your pet is settled in your arms and you are ready to proceed, the vet will administer an injection through the catheter. This is effectively an overdose of anaesthetic which will cause the heart to stop beating.

Your vet will check for any heart sounds at this point. After your pet has peacefully passed they can occasionally gasp or take large sudden breaths. This is completely expected and normal. Your pet is no longer with us and their body is merely shutting down.

In some instances pets can pass urine or faeces as the body relaxes. Again this is normal and nothing to be ashamed or worried about.

Once you are ready to leave we will take your pet from you and respectfully prepare them based on your wishes for them.

We can take this opportunity to take a paw print or hair clipping for you should you wish.