Personalised Mobile Vet
At-Home Pet Euthanasia- Gentle, Unhurried, On Your Terms
When the time comes, your pet deserves to go gently in the place they know best, with the people they love, without a clock running in the background
Dr Stuart Cunningham is a mobile veterinarian providing compassionate, fear-free at-home euthanasia for dogs and cats across Southeast Queensland. No waiting room. No time limits. Their space. Their pace
Why Choose At-Home Euthanasia?
FA traditional clinic euthanasia means a car trip, a waiting room, unfamiliar smells and sounds, all on the hardest day of your pet’s life. For anxious animals, elderly pets, or those with mobility issues, that stress is real and significant.
At-home euthanasia removes all of that. Your pet stays in the environment they know best, calm, relaxed, surrounded by the people and smells they trust. Dr Stuart comes to you. No rushing, no strange places, no strangers.
It’s one of the most difficult decisions a pet owner ever makes. Dr Stuart’s role is to make it as peaceful, dignified, and meaningful as possible for your pet, and for you.
About Dr Stuart
Dr. Stuart Cunningham has over a decade of experience and has been with families through some of the hardest moments they’ll ever face. He also knows this from the other side. He’s lost pets of his own, and not every experience was handled the way it should have been. That stays with you. It’s a big part of why he does what he does, and why he’ll do everything in his power to make sure your goodbye is as peaceful as it can be.
Many families want to know exactly what to expect. Here’s how Dr Stuart approaches every euthanasia appointment — step by step, start to finish.
- Arrival & Settling In- Dr Stuart arrives at your home and takes time to quietly introduce himself to your pet before anything else happens. The goal is to reduce the impact a stranger in the house has on your animal. There’s no rush — your pet’s comfort sets the pace, and Dr Stuart takes however long is needed for everyone to feel calm and settled.
- Pre-Medication- Before any procedure begins, your pet receives an anxiolytic — an anti-anxiety and sedative pre-medication. This reduces stress, promotes relaxation, and settles your pet in preparation for the procedure. This step is non-negotiable in Dr Stuart’s protocol. Every animal deserves to feel calm and at ease before anything proceeds.
- IV Catheter Placement- Once your pet is relaxed, Dr Stuart will place a small intravenous catheter. It’s a simple step that provides direct and reliable intravenous access for the final medication.
- The Final Medication — Drifting Off- The euthanasia medication is a barbiturate — the same class of drug used in general anaesthesia, administered at a much higher dose. Injected slowly through the catheter, your pet drifts deeper into unconsciousness within seconds. Their breathing slows and then stops, followed shortly by the heart. Your pet does not feel any discomfort.
- Confirmation & Farewell- Dr Stuart confirms passing with a stethoscope and will let you know gently and clearly. After that, the time is yours — there is no rush at all. Dr Stuart will quietly leave the room to give your family as much privacy as you need.
Your Wishes Matter — All of Them
No two families are the same, and no two euthanasia appointments look the same. Dr Stuart encourages and welcomes requests of any kind — cultural, religious, personal, or simply whatever feels right for your family.
Cultural & Religious Practices
Some families have specific cultural or religious customs around the death of a pet. As long as your pet is comfortable, Dr Stuart actively encourages these practices and works around them. No judgement, no standard template.
Video Calls for Distant Family
If a family member can’t be there in person — interstate, overseas, or simply unable to travel — Dr Stuart is completely comfortable with video calls. They can be present from wherever they are.
Waiting for Someone to Arrive
If someone important is on their way, you wait. Simple as that. As long as your pet is comfortable, there is no reason to proceed before the people who need to be there have arrived.
Being Present — Or Not
Whether you stay in the room is entirely your choice. It is one of the harder things to witness, and there is no wrong answer. From Dr Stuart’s experience, pets genuinely seem to take comfort from having their people close.
Where It Happens
Wherever your pet is most comfortable — the couch, the backyard, the bedroom, their favourite bed. Dr Stuart works around your pet’s preferred space, not the other way around.
Anything Else
If you’re wondering whether something is too much to ask — it probably isn’t. The goal is for this appointment to feel right for your family. Just ask.
Pricing
0-10.9kg
$360
11-20.9kg
$400
21-30.9kg
$440
31kg -40.9kg
$485
41kg -50.9kg
$540
50kg+
$590
Weekend and after hours (9pm) fees additional