End of Life Care
A difficult decision.
When a horse's quality of life deteriorates to the point where they experience more bad days than good days, you may be faced with the difficult decision regarding whether to choose euthanasia.
The same way we provide compassionate care for horses in their early days, we’re prepared to support you and provide end of life care for them during their last. As partners in your horse’s health, we’ll make sure you’re informed about all potential treatment options before you make a decision. We understand that making that kind of choice is never easy, but we promise to be there every step of the way.
Should you decide euthanasia is the right choice for your horse, we’ll prepare you for the process and answer any questions you may have about what’s going to happen. We hope you’ll find some comfort knowing our humane methods will ensure your horse is laid to rest peacefully.
Coping with Loss
Animals are family and losing them comes with the same grief as any other loss. If you’re struggling with grief following the loss of your horse, remember to:
- Give yourself time to mourn and cry
- Do your best to stick to your regular routine
- Talk about your feelings with family, friends, or even our hospital staff
- Memorialize your horse in a way that’s special to you
You can use these resources if you need additional support:
Please reach out to us at (812) 867-7330 if there’s anything we can do for you.
