Euthanasia
The loss of a pet is a tragic event, whether old age or terminal illness there may come a point at which your pet no longer has a good quality of life. In these situations you may have to make the decision to have your animal ‘put to sleep’.
Euthanasia is aimed to be as stress free as possible to the animal and pet owner. You can stay with your pet throughout the whole procedure or if you do not wish to be present you can leave your pet with a nurse while the vet administers the injection. Administering the injection is a pain free process. A nurse will place an i/v catheter beforehand to minimise any discomfort. The euthanasia itself is just a high dose of an anaesthetic, so once given the injection; your pet will gently drift off to sleep.
After euthanasia you will have to make the decision on what you wish to do with their body. There are three options available. We provide a general cremation service, this service is €50 and it means you will not receive your pets ashes. There is also an option for private cremation, prices start from €200 and your pets ashes will be returned to you. Alternatively you may wish to take your pet home with you.
For more information please contact us today

Opening Hours
In both of our veterinary clinics:
Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday & Bank Holidays CLOSED
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Centrepoint, UNIT 8, Fairyhouse Rd, Ratoath, Co. Meath,
A85 EY71
TEL. (01) 8027604
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92 Georges Street Upper, Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin, A96CV67 TEL. 087-4874034