CodaPet adds Frederick veterinarian for in-home pet euthanasia

CodaPet has expanded its in-home pet euthanasia network in Frederick, Maryland, by adding licensed veterinarian Dr. Lee Choset. The move gives local pet owners another option for end-of-life care at home, with service also reaching nearby Maryland and Virginia communities.

Why it matters: - Families in Frederick now have more access to in-home pet euthanasia, which can reduce stress for pets and owners during end-of-life care. - The service lets pets remain in a familiar place surrounded by loved ones. - The expanded coverage matters most for older pets and families managing mobility, pain, hearing loss or vision loss.

What happened: - CodaPet added Dr. Lee Choset to serve Frederick, Maryland, and surrounding communities. - Dr. Choset will provide in-home euthanasia in Frederick, Thurmont, Urbana, Mount Airy, New Market, Walkersville and Brunswick. - The veterinarian’s service area also includes Leesburg, Purcellville and nearby parts of eastern Loudoun County, Virginia. - The announcement came from CodaPet, a veterinarian-owned startup that operates a network of licensed veterinarians.

The details: - CodaPet says pet parents can book in-home euthanasia through its network and that a veterinarian contacts the family before the appointment to answer questions. - The veterinarian reviews the diagnosis and uses a quality-of-life assessment before proceeding. - The visit averages about 45 minutes. - Families get private time with their pets before and after the procedure. - The veterinarian begins the euthanasia process only when everyone is ready. - Aftercare support can include transportation and cremation services. - In Frederick, in-home euthanasia starts at $349. - Aftercare and cremation start at $25 and can vary based on driving distance, pet size and whether cremation is private or communal. - CodaPet says its network now supports services in more than 100 cities.

Between the lines: - Dr. Gary Hsia said he wants more Frederick families to know in-home euthanasia is available so they can choose a final act of care for their pets. - Dr. Hsia cited his own experience with his dog, Kylie, as an example of how the service can lower anxiety for pets and help children say goodbye. - Dr. Choset said her emergency medicine background showed her how difficult clinic-based end-of-life decisions can be for families. - Dr. Choset said older pets often become anxious outside the home and that a familiar setting can bring peace to both pets and families. - CodaPet’s co-founders, Dr. Gary Hsia, Dr. Bethany Hsia and Dr. Karen Whala, built the company around expanding access to compassionate end-of-life care. - Dr. Choset’s background includes a veterinary degree from the University of Florida in 2013, along with experience in equine medicine, shelter medicine, surgery and more than a decade in emergency and critical care.

What’s next: - Pet owners in the Frederick area can now schedule visits through CodaPet’s network. - CodaPet is also recruiting veterinarians who want to offer the service in their own areas through codapet.com/vets. - The company says families can learn more or schedule care through its website or by calling 1-833-CodaPet.

The bottom line: - CodaPet is widening access to at-home end-of-life care for pets in Frederick, with a new veterinarian and a service model built around comfort, privacy and control.