Mobile pet euthanasia in Maryland
Providing peaceful at-home euthanasia for your beloved companion.
Proudly serving Sykesville, MD, and surrounding communities.
Dr. Michelle Easter grew up here in the Maryland suburbs and knew that she wanted to be a veterinarian from a very young age. She graduated with a B.S. in Biology from UMBC in 2006 then attended Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech for veterinary school, where she graduated in 2011.
At-Home Pet Euthanasia
The doctor will give your pet time to become accustomed and take several other steps to ensure their passing is as peaceful as possible while in the comfort of your home.
Private Pet Cremation
Your pet will be cremated privately, and the urn will be hand-delivered back to your home at a time mutually agreed upon by you and the crematorium.
Communal Pet Cremation
Your pet will be cremated with other pets, and their ashes will be scattered among the meadows of a peaceful and serene farm setting.
Frequently asked questions
We hope some of this information helps shed some light regarding your dog or cat’s quality of life and what will ensure the peaceful and dignified passing your pet deserves.
How will I know when it’s time?
This can be a very difficult and personal decision. Sometimes, it can be challenging to determine when it is the right time. In general, these are some of the changes you may be noticing that can be indicators of decreasing quality of life:
- Loss of interest in activities that your pet used to enjoy
- Hiding/isolating themselves or seeming less interested in their surroundings or other family members
- Confusion, apathy, anxiety, or other behavioral changes
- Lower energy levels
- Decreased mobility; pain and stiffness
- Urinary or fecal incontinence, accidents, or difficulty using the bathroom unassisted
- Lack of grooming (cats mostly, sometimes in dogs)
- Changes in breathing patterns or increased effort to breathe
- Significant change in appetite or thirst levels
- Having more bad days than good days. It can be helpful to start marking this on a calendar every day to be able to keep track of how your pet is doing over time.
Please visit our resources for some additional tools to assist you in assessing your pet’s quality of life.
Should children be present?
You know your child(ren) best, but in general, we welcome and encourage children to be part of the process so long as they will not be upsetting or distracting to your pet or to you. Many children handle witnessing the process well, and it can help them to better understand what has happened.
Please visit this article about kids and grief for more information.
How should I prepare for my appointment?
If your pet is mobile and able, it can be helpful to allow them a chance to relieve their bladder or bowels shortly before the appointment. If your pet is still eating, you may also want to have their favorite snack or treat available to help distract them when the sedative is administered. Treats like peanut butter and squeeze cheese also work well.
