Guides for families

Clear, compassionate information to help you make difficult decisions at your own pace.

• How do I know when it is time?A compassionate, practical quality-of-life guide for families caring for an ageing or seriously ill dog or cat.
• Can my dog or cat be euthanized outdoors at home?When a private garden can work for a home farewell, what to ask about a balcony or shared courtyard, and how to choose a comfortable place if plans change.
• Do I need to stay with my pet through the whole euthanasia?You can say goodbye before the medication, stay until your pet is deeply anaesthetised, or stay throughout. How to tell the vet what would help you.
• Can my other dog or cat be there for the goodbye?How to decide whether another pet can stay during a home euthanasia visit, and how to offer a quiet moment together afterward.
• What happens during at-home pet euthanasia?A calm explanation of the conversation, examination, deep anesthesia, final medication and physical responses families may observe.
• My pet died at home: what should I do now?Calm practical steps when a dog or cat dies at home, and signs that still require emergency care.
• How to talk to children about the death of a petSimple honest language for talking with children before or after the loss of a beloved pet.
• How much does pet euthanasia cost in Israel?Clear pricing for at-home euthanasia and quality-of-life consultations in Israel.
• Practical help after the goodbyeCollection and communal burial or individual cremation, coordinated as part of your farewell package.
• Signs of pain in an older dogHow to recognise less obvious signs of pain in an ageing dog.
• Signs of pain in an older catQuiet signs of pain in ageing cats, from grooming and posture to appetite and litter-box changes.
• At-home euthanasia or a clinic visit?An honest comparison of at-home and clinic euthanasia for dogs and cats.
• Preparing for an at-home farewell visitWhat to prepare, who may be present, and what happens during an at-home euthanasia visit.
• Grief after the loss of a petGentle guidance for grief, speaking with children, remembrance and seeking support.