

Independent Small Animal Practice in Grays, Essex
Euthanasia
Making the decision of euthanasia for your pet is a difficult one but our staff at Riverside Vets are here to help and support your through the process.
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During the euthanasia a small patch fur will clipped from your pet's leg and an intravenous catheter placed this will then be used to give the injection. It is a quick painless procedure and once the injection is given your pet will gently drift off to sleep.
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Once the decision has been made and the euthanasia performed you have several options to choose from:
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You can take your pets body home to bury in your garden.
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You can have your pet cremated and their ashes scattered in the communal gardens at the pet crematorium.
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You can have your pet cremated individually and the ashes returned to you.
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Riverside Veterinary Surgery use's Resting Pets Crematorium which is based in Moreton, near Ongar, Essex. They are a family run crematorium with a dedicated and sympathetic team to help make this difficult time and process as smooth as possible.
The crematorium can be visited by contacting them directly - 01277 890009.
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You can visit Resting Pets website by clicking HERE.
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If you decide to have an individual cremation a member of staff will be able to discuss the procedure with you and give you all the information required.
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If you need more information then please call the surgery on 01375 373202 to speak to a member of staff.
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