Pet Euthanasia Cost

• Euthanasia performed in a veterinary office costs between $50 and $100.
• At-home euthanasia, when the veterinarian comes to the home to perform the euthanasia, costs between $295 and $400.
• Euthanasia that includes aftercare, or transporting the pet's remains to a facility for cremation and with the ashes either scattered or returned in an urn, costs between $400 and $800.
• Price depends on the size of the pet, what is included and the availability of the service in the region.

• The veterinarian may first administer a tranquilizer to relax the pet before injecting a death-inducing drug. The dog or cat will then become unconscious as the drug stops its brain function.
• Euthanasia is a medical procedure and has traditionally been performed at a veterinarian's office. The owner may choose to be present to be present during the procedure.
• At-home euthanasia is an increasingly popular option. It is considered a more comfortable passing for the pet because the pet's last moments are spent in a familiar place. The procedure may precede or follow a celebration of life ceremony.
• There are a few considerations before going through with euthanasia, such as whether to be present and whether to sedate the pet.

• The pet's remains may be buried in the backyard for free or at a pet cemetery for between $500 and $730. Cats and small dogs cost less and burial for large dogs typically costs more. Caskets range from $90 to $145.
• The pet's remains may be cremated, either by itself of as part of a group . Group cremation, in which the pet's remains are cremated with several other pets costs about $125. Individual cremation costs about $285. For more information, see How Much Does Pet Cremation Cost.
• Once cremated, a pet's ashes can be scattered or placed in an urn or decorative vase. BestFriendServices.com, for example, makes urns that cost between $25 and $200 and come in wood, ceramic and metal varieties.
• Quirkier options for the pet's remains include a ceremonial balloon ash disposal, offered by Eternal Ascent for $250. The ashes are put in a balloon that is then filled with helium; the family would let the balloon into the sky wherever they want the ashes to be scattered.

• Consider the grief involved in putting an animal to sleep, especially for a child. Have a solid reasoning behind why the pet must be put down, and be ready to explain the reasoning to children who are close to the pet.
• Home burials may be prohibited by the local government, so check city codes before doing so.
• InHomePetEuthanasia is a directory of in-home pet euthanasia providers.
• The American Veterinary Medicine Association has a vet finder tool.

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