Losing our pet can be a depressing situation. It will even be more difficult since you will need to deal with the remains of your dog. For those who have pets who died at the vet’s table, the vet can take care of the remains on your behalf. However, in case your dog took their final breath in your home, there are certain steps that you need to take in order to dispose them properly.



The Proper Disposal of a Dead Forida Dog
Start by assessing your situation. In case you have any doubt about the condition of your dog, it is recommended to take them to the veterinarian’s office and let them check the body of your dog. If you suspect that your dog suffered a cardiac arrest, try to feel and listen to their heartbeat. You may provide them with a first aid and conduct CPR. Once you are sure that your pet has already died, you may ask the assistance of the bet for proper disposal.

How to Handle the Remains of the Melbourne Dog
This is not an easy task to fulfill especially for the owner of the dog. Nonetheless, there will come a time when you will be compelled to do it. In the event that you choose to personally handle the burial of your dog, but the situation prevents you from dealing with the body immediately, you should place them in a cold storage first. In case you hire the service of a company or wish the body to be cremated, their remains will need to be stored properly. This is especially true if your pet died during the holiday season or during late night period. Remember that their remains should be handled properly at the earliest possible time.

You should understand that their body will enter a state of decomposition after they die. It won’t take too long until their body release a decaying scent that may attract pests and other wildlife creatures. If you place their body in a space with a higher temperature, the decomposition rate would be a lot faster. In as little as 10 minutes, their joints will start to stiffen and it may last up to 72 hours. This process will also be affected by the temperature. The remains should be handled before rigor mortis commence. Here’s how to handle the body.

Be sure that you will wear protective gears such as mask and gloves when handling the remains of your pet. While you are moving their body, there is a chance that they will release body fluids.

Wrap the body with towel or blanket (in some cases they prefer biodegradable materials such as cardboard and paper). Place the body inside the plastic bag after. In case it is possible, create a knot to secure the body inside the bag. If the remains of your dog will be handled by a company, be sure to add label on the plastic container.

In the event that you plan to bury the remains of your Melbourne dog within your property, you will need to familiarize yourself on the local laws to ensure that this is legal. There are particular areas that prohibit the burial of the pets especially on the major cities. Try to place their body in a wooden casket before burying them.

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