We provide pet euthanasia at home. There are many reasons why euthanasia may have to be considered for a pet. These include medical and surgical conditions, cancer, organ failure and loss of mental faculties. There may be one overwhelming factor such as chronic pain that cannot be alleviated, or breathing that is constantly laboured. However, the exact pathology is not important. What it all boils down to is an assessment of the quality of life or lack of it.