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CodaPet - At Home Pet Euthanasia

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 78 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(78) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
Mobile & House-Call VetEmergency & Urgent Care Vet
CodaPet - At Home Pet Euthanasia
Services
Mobile & House-Call Vet, Emergency & Urgent Care Vet
Reviews
78

What recent reviews say

Every review here is five stars, and families consistently describe Dr. Lori Schmalz as deeply compassionate and patient during euthanasia appointments. The service's core appeal is clear: pets stay home, surrounded by family, avoiding the stress of a clinic visit. Reviewers often mention specific relief that fearful pets could be comfortable in their own space, and that Dr. Schmalz never rushed the goodbye.

The business handles a sensitive moment with concrete attention to detail. Online booking is praised as straightforward and transparent, answering a need when phone calls feel too hard. Dr. Schmalz walks families through each step, answers questions afterward, and follows up with handwritten notes. Multiple reviews note the ability to book quickly, sometimes within hours of a diagnosis.

Praised for
  • compassionate and patient bedside manner
  • lets families take time without rushing
  • home setting reduces pet anxiety
  • Dr. Lori Schmalz named specifically for kindness
  • transparent online booking and pricing
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Best for: Pet owners wanting their companion to stay home during end-of-life care, especially anxious or senior animals.

Strengths

  • in-home service avoids clinic stress for anxious or ill pets
  • transparent online booking with upfront pricing
  • Dr. Lori Schmalz available for same-day or next-day appointments
  • personalized, unhurried goodbyes with follow-up support

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Lori Schmalz is the named vet across almost all reviews
  • online booking includes no-commitment upfront pricing preview
  • handwritten sympathy cards sent after appointments
  • appointments available within hours in some cases
  • cremation with ash return option available

What reviews say by service

Mobile & House-Call Vet
home visits eliminate pet anxiety and allow family goodbyes in familiar surroundings
Emergency & Urgent Care Vet
same-day or next-day availability for urgent end-of-life decisions

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.59 average across the 100 emergency & urgent care vet businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 34% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 94
Review volume 82
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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78
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Common questions

Can my pet stay at home during euthanasia?
Yes. CodaPet comes to your home, letting your pet remain in a familiar, peaceful setting surrounded by family.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Reviewers report booking within hours of learning about a diagnosis. Use their online scheduler to check availability for your area.
What does at-home euthanasia cost?
In-home euthanasia starts at $275. Cremation ranges from $110 to $499. Their website lets you enter your date and location to see exact pricing before booking.

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Last updated 2026-07-08