Services
Pet Consultation
Dr Pearson or staff member will provide a free consult prior to the appointment. We will discuss your pets current condition and any comorbidities. We can help provide guidance on when euthanasia might be appropriate as well as how the disease progression for your pet might progress. Please remember that each pet, like humans, is unique in their old age and their specific ailment so manifestations of their particular disease might be different. We will discuss the euthanasia procedure itself and answer any specific questions or request you might have. We are here to help guide you in the path of end of life.
Contact usPre-Sedation
Our pre-sedative cocktail is a carefully developed combination of medications designed by Dr Pearson over several years and custom prepared for each pet. It is administered just under your pet’s skin, (subcutaneously) and thus provides a non painful sedation. The injection is very similar to how vaccines are routinely given at your regular veterinarian’s office. This pre-sedative allows your pet to relax fully and fall into a peaceful, deep sleep, similar to a twilight anesthesia, ensuring comfort and calm throughout the process. This sedative generally takes several minutes to effect allowing a special treat to be given or just hugs and kisses. Please feel free to reach out to Dr Pearson or a member of her team for more details or any specific questions you might have.
Contact usGentle Euthanasia
After the first sedative medication has been given , this will allow them to drift into a deep restful sleep while surrounded by familiar voices and loving touch. Once your pet is fully asleep and unaware, the preparation for the next medication will begin. A small bit of fur will be clipped to access a peripheral vein and this is where the final medication will be administered. The euthanasia medication will cause a further deeping level of unconsciousness followed by a gentle passing within a few seconds to minutes as it circulates throughout the body. Again, your pet will be in a deep restful state and feel no pain.
Contact usAftercare/Cremation
we offer both traditional cremation and aquamation as part of our comprehensive aftercare services. Traditional cremation uses heat based cremation through thermal decomposition in a controlled heat chamber. Aquamation is a newer technology that utilizes 95% water and 5% alkaline salts to provide the degradation process. Please see our aquamation tab for more specific details on this process or feel free to reach out to one of our amazing staff members for more information on either cremation process. With a private cremation each pet is cremated individually, and the ashes are carefully placed into the urn of your choice. Once your pet is prepared for return, a member of Fond Memories ( traditional cremation ) or Peaceful Pets ( aquamation cremation ) will personally reach out to schedule a home delivery for your pet.
Peaceful Pathways will provide all cremation options and transport assistance for each patient. We offer both traditional cremation services as well as Aquacremation services (Environmentally Green Option). We offer sole cremation services, starting at $450, and pets that are over 50lb will incur a technician fee of $60. Options include A) private cremation -individual pet cremation with ashes returned to client or B) simple cremation – communal cremation with burial of ashes
Contact usMemorials
Various memorial items are offered through Peaceful Pathways for Pets. These items include clay paw prints, ink nose prints and ink paw prints , specialty urns, jewelry and more. Please ask one of our team or Dr Pearson for more information and/or pricing on these items.
Contact usPolicies & Pricing
Dr Pearson evaluates each case with a telephone consultation prior to visiting your home. After your telephone consultation, Dr Pearson will schedule a convenient time to visit your home for the euthanasia procedure. All services are performed with a highly skilled veterinary technician. Dr Pearson is currently a practicing veterinarian and thus some scheduling constraints may occur; however, calls are generally returned the same day and most appointments can be made with 24 hours advance notice. We will make every attempt to accommodate you and your family's schedule and wishes, but please note that this is not an emergency service.
Contact usReady For end of life care?
Schedule a consultation with us today!