Pet End-of-Life Care

Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever face—but it’s also one of the most selfless acts of love. Our team at PetCentre Animal Hospital offers gentle, supportive pet end-of-life care in Manassas, VA, to help guide families through this difficult time with compassion, clarity, and dignity.

What’s Included in Our End-of-Life Services

End-of-life care begins with honest, empathetic communication. Our veterinarians take the time to understand your pet’s condition, discuss quality-of-life considerations, and offer practical and emotional support.

Services may include:

  • Quality-of-life consultations to help assess pain, mobility, and behavior
  • Palliative care plans to manage pain and discomfort at home
  • Peaceful euthanasia, performed in a private, quiet setting
  • Aftercare and cremation options, including group and private services
  • Coordination of memorial keepsakes or special requests upon request

Our team honors your bond with your pet and ensures that your final moments together are as calm, comfortable, and meaningful as possible.

Whether your pet is facing terminal illness, advanced age, or chronic pain that no longer responds to treatment, our team is here to provide comfort-focused options and help you make the most thoughtful choice for your companion.

When Is It Time to Say Goodbye?

This question weighs heavily on every pet owner’s heart. Signs that your pet may be nearing the end of their journey include:

  • Chronic pain that no longer responds to medication
  • Inability to stand, walk, or control elimination
  • Loss of appetite, energy, or interest in daily life
  • Labored breathing or persistent coughing
  • Confusion, anxiety, or changes in personality
  • Repeated hospitalizations or worsening of chronic illness

We’re here to help you navigate this time with grace and guidance, offering both medical insight and emotional understanding.

Pet Cremation and Aftercare Services

Following euthanasia, we offer respectful pet cremation services through a trusted local partner. Families can choose:

  • Private cremation, with ashes returned in a keepsake urn
  • Communal cremation, where ashes are not returned

We’re happy to walk you through each option, answer your questions, and support your preferences with sensitivity.

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Gentle Care from a Team Who Understands

At PetCentre Animal Hospital, we consider it an honor to support pets and their families during their final chapter. Our veterinarians and staff are trained in end-of-life communication and palliative care and provide services with empathy, respect, and an unwavering commitment to your pet’s dignity.

We’ve been there too—and we’ll be here for you.

Comfort and Dignity in Every Goodbye

End-of-life decisions are never easy, but they don’t have to be made alone. At PetCentre Animal Hospital, we help pets experience peace, relief, and love in their final moments—and support the people who love them every step of the way.

Our team is proud to serve pet families throughout Manassas and neighboring communities with warmth, grace, and compassion.

PetCentre Animal Hospital Services

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Behavior & Nutritional Counseling

Laser Therapy

End-of-Life Care

Wellness & Preventive Care

Pet Resort

Veterinary Surgery

Health Certificates

Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Laboratory Testing

Digital Imaging

Dental Care

Urgent & Emergency Care

Puppy & Kitten Visits

Senior Pet Care

Sick Pet Visits

Allergy Management

Vaccines

Pain & Chronic Illness Management

Behavior & Nutritional Counseling

Laser Therapy

End-of-Life Care