Horse Euthanasia

Older horse getting petted

Our veterinarian near San Diego offers in office or at home euthanasia options for your horse.

Euthanasia is something most people would rather not think about, unfortunately, horses become old and ill, and when they appear to be suffering, sometimes pet euthanasia is the most caring and compassionate thing a pet owner can do for their horse.

Understanding When It's Time to Say Goodbye

We understand it can be difficult for horse owners to determine when it’s time to say goodbye to their beloved horse, especially if your horse has good days and bad days.

 If you are unsure as to whether it’s time to say goodbye, Anderson Equine Clinic can evaluate your pet’s health and answer your questions in order to help you make a decision.

Below are a few symptoms that may indicate that your horse is ready to pass over rainbow bridge: 

1. Your horse is in chronic pain that cannot be alleviated with medication

2. Your horse has stopped eating and/or lost weight

3. Your horse has chronic vomiting and diarrhea that cannot be controlled

4. Your horse’s activity levels have dropped

5. Your horse can no longer stand or walk on his or her own

In-Office Equine Euthanasia

Many horse owners choose in-office pet euthanasia. However, they still want their horse to be comfortable for the journey and to help reduce pet anxiety, and Anderson Equine Clinic can help you make your horse’s final car ride more comfortable by providing you with a sedative that you can give to your pet prior to arriving at our veterinary office.

Once you arrive in our office, you will have the option of choosing how involved you wish to be in your horses’s final moments. If you wish to stay with your beloved horse throughout their final moments, our team will escort you to a private room where you can say your goodbyes and hold your pet while he or she passes.

During the procedure, your veterinarian will give your pet a sedative to put them to sleep then inject the medications that help your pet pass peacefully. Once your horse has passed, you will have the option to take your pet back home for burial, or we can help you send your pet to a place where he or she can be cremated and you can retrieve the ash at a later date.

At-Home Equine Euthanasia

An increasing number of pet owners are choosing at-home pet euthanasia in order to help their pets as comfortable as possible and in a familiar environment. The process for at-home pet euthanasia is essentially the same as at an office.

 The only difference is that our veterinarian brings the medications to your home to be administered. Being at home also gives you the option of having your horse put to sleep either indoors or outdoors, depending on which you think your pet would prefer. 

Once the medication has been administered and your horse has passed peacefully, you will be given time to grieve. When you and your family members are ready, your veterinarian can remove your horse from your home, or we can help you find a place to have your pet cremated in San Diego.

For questions about pet euthanasia or to schedule an appointment with Anderson Equine Clinic, call us at 800-462-8749 today. We’d be happy to make this difficult process a little easier for your family.

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