For cats, dogs and beloved pets whose illness can no longer be eased. A vet comes to your home, assesses with you, explains every step — and you may stay by its side to the very end, with no rush.
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Pet euthanasia is a medical procedure performed by a vet to end the suffering of an animal whose illness can no longer be relieved, peacefully and without pain. At Lumora Vet it is done at your home in Greater Jakarta: your pet is put into deep sleep first, family may be present, and every step is explained before it begins.
The procedure, in three gentle stages:
The word euthanasia comes from the Greek eu (good) and thanatos (death). In veterinary care it is the last option when illness or injury causes suffering and no treatment can restore comfort.
This decision is never easy, and you don't have to make it alone. The vet's role is to help you see your pet's condition honestly, explain every option that remains, and respect the family's decision.
Our end-of-life service covers two paths that often follow one another. Many pets can still enjoy comfortable days with palliative care at home — and euthanasia is only considered when that comfort can no longer be maintained.
| Option | Aim | Suits when |
|---|---|---|
| Palliative care at home | Keep comfortable: control pain, support eating, drinking and fluids, adapt the resting area | Your pet still enjoys most of its days |
| Euthanasia at home | End suffering peacefully and without pain | Pain or breathlessness can no longer be controlled; bad days far outnumber good |
Palliative care is provided through our senior care and fluid therapy home services.
There is rarely a single sign. More often a pattern becomes clearer day by day. These signs are worth discussing with a vet:
A simple method: mark a calendar each day as a good or bad day. After a week or two the pattern is often clearer than how we feel on any single day.
A quality-of-life visit doesn't commit you to anything. The vet examines, listens and explains the options honestly.
Request a Quality-of-Life Visit The conversation is private. There is no pressure to decide.Before the visit day, the vet goes through a few things with you so nothing comes as a surprise:
In line with veterinary ethics, we do not euthanise healthy animals or those that can still be treated well. If the vet believes a reasonable treatment option remains, they will say so honestly.
You set the pace. Each step is explained before it begins.
The vet greets the family, checks your pet once more, explains each step again and answers questions. Nothing starts until you're ready.
The owner signs a consent form once everything is understood. You may still cancel at any point before the procedure.
As long as you need. Many families hold, talk to, or bring a favourite blanket and toy. A favourite treat can be given if its condition allows — ask the vet first.
The vet gives a first injection that slowly makes your pet drowsy and calm. Anxiety fades, breathing slows and steadies. This is not the final step — your pet can still feel your presence and touch. Many families spend these last minutes whispering, stroking and saying goodbye.
Once your pet is calm and drowsy, the vet gives a second injection that brings it into a much deeper sleep — like general anaesthesia before major surgery. At this point it no longer feels anything at all. You may still be at its side.
Once the vet has confirmed your pet feels nothing at all, the final injection gently stops the heartbeat. The process takes only seconds — quick, calm and peaceful. The vet then listens with a stethoscope and gently lets you know when your pet has passed.
Stay with it as long as you wish. The vet tidies the body, helps you keep a keepsake such as a lock of fur, and helps arrange cremation or burial as you choose.
Some bodily reactions can happen after your pet has passed. All are natural reflexes, not signs of awareness or pain:
The vet will tell you beforehand and lay down a pad so nothing comes as a shock.
| At home | At a clinic | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting | Familiar place, smells and sounds | Unfamiliar room, clinical smells, other animals |
| Travel | No need to move a very weak pet | Carrier and car journey needed |
| Family | Whole family and other pets can be present | Number of companions often limited |
| Time | No queue, no rush | Follows clinic schedule and space |
| Grieving | Private, in your own home | Driving home while grieving |
You can choose individual cremation with the ashes returned, communal cremation, or burial. For garden burial, dig deep enough, away from wells or water sources, and wrap in biodegradable material — not plastic.
Grief after losing a pet is real grief. Guilt, doubt and waves of sadness are normal. If questions about the decision linger, our vet is still here to talk.
Cost depends on species and weight, your location, the visit time, and cremation or burial choice. Everything is explained openly during the consultation, before anything happens — no hidden fees. See cost factors →
We provide at-home euthanasia and end-of-life care for cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters and other exotic pets across Greater Jakarta: South, Central, West, North and East Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, South Tangerang and Bekasi.
Yes. You can discuss everything with us on WhatsApp in English, and the vet can explain each step in English during the visit, so your whole family understands what will happen.
No. The process is carried out in three gentle steps: first a calming injection that removes anxiety and makes your pet drowsy; second one that brings it into very deep, painless sleep; and third one that gently stops the heart once the vet has confirmed your pet feels nothing at all.
Yes. Anyone who wishes to be there is welcome. For children, explain honestly and simply beforehand, and let them choose whether to be present.
Cost depends on species and weight, location, visit timing, and cremation or burial choice. Everything is explained openly during the consultation, before anything is done.
They all refer to the same procedure. "Eutanasia" is the standard Indonesian spelling; "suntik tidur" (sleep injection) reflects that the pet is put into deep sleep first.
We try to arrange a visit as soon as possible, including the same day when the vet's schedule allows. Message us on WhatsApp; we serve every day.
There is no time limit. The medical part takes only minutes; the rest is your time together, as long as you need. The vet will not rush you.
You may cancel at any time before the procedure, with no need to feel guilty. The decision is entirely yours.
Yes. In line with professional ethics, the vet won't euthanise a healthy animal or one that can still be treated well. In that case the vet will discuss other options with you.
Of course. Many families start with a quality-of-life visit. There's no obligation to decide anything at that visit.
Yes. The vet adapts the approach to the species and body size so it stays calm and painless.
Never. Attempting it yourself almost always causes more suffering and is unsafe for the pet and family. This must be done by a veterinarian.
You don't need to decide anything now. Tell us about your pet — the vet will listen, answer honestly and help you weigh the options.
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