What does it cost to put a dog or cat to sleep in Norway?

Saying goodbye to an animal you love is hard. It is also completely normal to wonder about the practical side, and we have gathered what you need to know here, so you can take it at your own pace.

What does it cost to put a dog or cat to sleep in Norway? When we read the price lists of ten Norwegian animal clinics on 10 October 2026, euthanasia of a cat cost from NOK 1,148 to NOK 2,255. For a dog the price was from NOK 1,550 to NOK 3,883, and at several clinics it depends on weight. Cremation often costs extra. The ranges cover the prices where cremation is not included in the euthanasia price. We found only one published price for euthanasia at home: from NOK 2,500 for a cat and from NOK 3,000 for a dog, plus travel.

Short answer

• Euthanasia with medicine must be carried out by a veterinarian or with a veterinarian present.
• Euthanasia of a cat cost from NOK 1,148 to NOK 2,255 at the clinics below.
• Euthanasia of a dog cost from NOK 1,550 to NOK 3,883. At several clinics the price depends on weight.
• Cremation often costs extra.
• With shared cremation you do not get the ashes back. With individual cremation you do, and the urn usually costs extra.
• You may bury your pet on your own property when this is done in a way that avoids spreading disease.

Prices for euthanasia

The clinics are listed in alphabetical order. Some prices are without cremation, others include shared cremation. The table shows which. Quotes are our translation.

All prices were read on 10 October 2026. At Hjemmevet, the prices in the table are for euthanasia at the clinic.

Evidensia had the same euthanasia price, NOK 2,255 for a cat and NOK 3,883 for a dog, at its clinics in Bodø, Tromsø and Fana as well. Cremation costs differ from clinic to clinic. Shared cremation of a cat cost, for example, NOK 891 in Fana, NOK 1,153 in Tromsø and NOK 1,468 in Bodø.

Euthanasia at home

Some clinics can come to your home, so the goodbye can happen there. We found only one clinic that publishes a price for it:

Borg Dyreklinikk says it offers euthanasia at home by appointment, but gives no price. AniCura says: "Ask your clinic whether euthanasia at home is something they offer." Ask your clinic what it costs and whether it is possible where you live. You can also find clinics that offer this under Home euthanasia.

Shared or individual cremation

Afterwards you can choose between shared and individual cremation, or take the animal home with you. It is your choice, and there is no single right answer.

• Shared cremation: The animal is cremated together with other animals, and you do not get the ashes back. Both Hjertedyr and Midt-Norsk Smådyrkrematorium say so.
• Individual cremation: The animal is cremated alone, and you get the ashes back. The urn usually costs extra.

If you choose individual cremation, it can take some time before you get the urn. Midt-Norsk Smådyrkrematorium says it normally takes 1–2 weeks from when they receive the animal. Maridalsveien Smådyrklinikk gives about 4 weeks.

You can also take the animal to a crematorium yourself. At Hjertedyr in Solbergelva, individual cremation cost from NOK 3,790 to NOK 4,990 and shared cremation from NOK 1,190 to NOK 1,895, depending on weight. These prices apply when you bring the animal yourself. The crematorium says other prices apply when the animal is handed in at a veterinarian. You can find crematoriums and others that offer cremation under Cremation.

Burial at home

If you would like to bury your animal at home, this is what the rules say: under section 19 of the Animal By-products Regulations, dead pets "may be buried on your own property or in an approved area if all necessary measures have been taken to avoid any spread of disease" (our translation). If you are unsure what this means where you live, you can ask your veterinarian.

What the rules say about euthanasia

• Veterinarian: Euthanasia with medicine "must be carried out by a veterinarian or with a veterinarian present", according to section 2 of the Regulations on the euthanasia of dogs and cats (our translation).
• Anaesthesia: Animals that are owned must be anaesthetised before they are put down (section 12 of the Animal Welfare Act).
• How it is usually done: The Norwegian Food Safety Authority says a common method for pets is that the veterinarian first gives the animal an anaesthetic. When the animal is unconscious, the veterinarian gives a dose that causes it to die.

Talk to your veterinarian

Feel free to call the clinic you use and ask what euthanasia and cremation cost there. You can also ask whether you can be present, whether they can come to your home, and how long it takes before the urn is ready if you choose individual cremation. Evidensia says the price depends on species and weight, so it helps to give the animal's weight. You are welcome to ask these questions in good time. You can find clinics that offer euthanasia under Euthanasia. What you are entitled to when you ask a vet about price is covered in the guide to veterinary prices. The guides to the cost of owning a dog and a cat show the costs an animal has through the year.

Frequently asked questions

What does it cost to put a cat to sleep?

When we read the price lists on 10 October 2026, euthanasia of a cat cost from NOK 1,148 to NOK 2,255 at the clinics in the table. With shared cremation included in the price it cost, for example, NOK 1,972 at AniCura Dyresykehuset Bergen Nord and NOK 2,161 at Lillesand Dyreklinikk.

What does it cost to put a dog to sleep?

From NOK 1,550 to NOK 3,883 at the same clinics, when cremation is not part of the price. Many clinics charge differently depending on how much the dog weighs.

What does cremation cost?

Shared cremation cost from NOK 800 to NOK 2,573 at the clinics in the table, and individual cremation from NOK 3,498 to NOK 6,468. The urn often costs extra.

Can I bury my dog or cat in the garden?

Yes, dead pets may be buried on your own property when all necessary measures have been taken to avoid spreading disease (section 19 of the Animal By-products Regulations).

Can the veterinarian come to my home?

Some clinics can. Ask your clinic whether they offer euthanasia at home where you live.