What to do with the body of a dead dog?
No matter how awkward and unpleasant it may be, you will have to handle your pet's body. If you plan to bury your dog yourself, but it is not possible to do it right away, the body must be properly stored.
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If you decide to cremate your pet, or the funeral home cannot immediately pick up the remains, take care to properly store them. Similar situations arise when a dog dies at night or during weekends/holidays. Some pet crematoriums operate 24 hours a day. However, you must take care of the body before it is taken.
The process of decomposition of any body begins immediately after death. An unpleasant odor appears that attracts insects. The higher the ambient temperature, the faster the decomposition rate. Approximately 10 minutes to 3 hours after death, rigor mortis and stiffening of the joints begin, lasting up to 72 hours. These processes are influenced by the ambient temperature. It is better to take care of the remains before rigor mortis sets in.
How to stop blaming yourself for the death of your dog?
Advice from psychologists will help you cope with grief. Children cope better with the death of a pet. This is due to the mobility of the child’s psyche, and a rich emotional and inner world. Children move away very quickly, because with the emotions of grief and sadness come new, more joyful emotions. With adults, everything happens, exactly the opposite; some people, attached to their pets, can suffer for months or even about a year.
How to stop blaming yourself for your dog's death:
- Cry. Tears are cleansing, they wash away fatigue and reduce depression. Thus, there is no need to suppress emotional instability and bitterness of loss. This is a natural outburst of emotions that will help you calm down.
- Never blame yourself for the dog's death. In order to get rid of feelings of guilt, you need to accept yourself as you are, and understand that every person is prone to making mistakes.
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How to prepare the body of a deceased pet?
Be sure to wear gloves while working. After death, bodily fluids often begin to leave the body. You may want to clean the tissues around your dog's mouth, genital area, and anus. Don't be alarmed if moving your body releases additional bodily fluids and/or waste products.
Get a blanket, sheet or towel large enough to wrap around your body. Prepare a heavy-duty plastic garbage bag (double it if the body is bulky or the bags are thin). Spread the remains on a blanket, towel or sheet. Position your body as if your pet is sleeping on its side, curled up. This will give you a feeling of peace and make it easier to work with the body.
Then wrap the body tightly in cloth and place it in the prepared bag(s). If your dog is heavy, you will need an assistant.
It is advisable to tie the bag with a secure knot and wrap it with tape. Attach a tag or name tag (yours and the dog's).
Store the prepared body in a freezer or refrigerator until burial, cremation, or other disposal begins. If this is not possible, use a garage or basement. There is no need to keep the body in the house for more than 4-6 hours, as the smell becomes heavy and spreads throughout the house. Use additional bags if it is impossible to store the body in the cold.
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