Pet End-of-Life Care
in Rock Hill
A peaceful ending is given for cherished pets.
Saying goodbye to a pet that you have loved is never easy.
At Shiland Animal Hospital, we understand how difficult it is to say farewell.
When the time comes to consider end-of-life care, we will support you and your family with compassion, understanding, and respect. With guidance from our team, you can make the best decision for your pet’s quality of life. Our end-of-life services create a peaceful, pain-free passing for your pet while giving you comfort in knowing that they are resting peacefully.
Examine your pet’s quality of life with our guidance.
Deciding when it’s time to consider euthanasia is never easy, and we will guide you through this difficult decision. Our veterinarians offer quality-of-life exams to assess your pet’s overall health and comfort. These exams evaluate whether your pet is still enjoying life or if pain and discomfort are significantly impacting their well-being.
During a quality-of-life pet exam, we can discuss your fur baby’s current condition and whether hospice care or pain management might improve their quality of life in the short term. For pets who are in severe pain or suffering from untreatable conditions, it may be time to consider euthanasia. Guidance and support are available as you navigate these final stages of care.
Euthanasia is a gentle goodbye.
When it is determined that euthanasia is the most compassionate choice for your pet, we make the process as peaceful and stress-free as possible.
Our team will take every measure to ensure your pet is comfortable throughout the procedure. You are welcome to stay with your pet if you feel comfortable doing so, or we can handle the procedure privately if that is your preference.
The euthanasia process involves administering a sedative to relax your pet and ease any anxiety they may be feeling. Once they are calm and comfortable, an injection of a special medication is given to gently stop their heart. This process is completely painless for your pet, allowing them to pass away peacefully in a safe and loving environment. If you have any questions or need more time at any point, please let us know.
Cremation Options for Your Pet
After saying goodbye, we offer cremation services through a crematorium partner to care for your pet’s remains. You have the option of choosing between private and communal cremation:
- Private Cremation With private cremation, your pet is cremated individually, and their ashes will be returned to you. Many families find comfort in keeping their pet’s ashes at home or in a special memorial space.
- Communal Cremation In communal cremation, your pet will be cremated along with other pets, and their ashes will not be returned. This option is often chosen by families who prefer not to keep the ashes or who wish for a more simple, cost-effective option.
If you would like a special keepsake, such as a lock of fur, please let us know. We will gladly create a lasting memory of your pet.
End-of-life support is available for you and your pet.
When it’s time to say goodbye to your pet, you can expect compassionate, respectful care at Shiland Animal Hospital. Our goal is to ensure that your pet’s final moments are peaceful and free from pain and that you feel supported throughout the process. Please reach out to us with any questions or to schedule a quality-of-life exam or euthanasia appointment. Should your pet be suffering, we do have same-day appointments available 6 days a week.
Shiland Animal Hospital performs euthanasia for dogs and cats in Rock Hill, Fort Mill, York, Lancaster, Chester, Indian Land, York County, and Lancaster County, SC, as well as Pineville, NC and the greater Charlotte, NC area.
