Handling My Deceased Pet’s Remains

When your pet dies at home and you’re faced with handling their remains, you need to to take immediate action once you’ve contacted a pet aftercare professional in your area.  A common question that pet owners ask; “what do I do with my pet’s body?” or “how do I handle my deceased pet’s remains?”and “what to do with your pet’s remains after death”.

Tips for handling your deceased pet’s remains; 

• Wear gloves and protective clothing to prevent the spread of disease causing bacteria and germs. If you suspect that your pet has died due to an infectious disease, contact a veterinarian or pet aftercare professional before handling your deceased pet’s remains. (see also Canine Parvovirusand protecting other household pets)
• Clean away any fluids that may be present on your pet’s body and thoroughly clean the area once your pet’s remains have been removed.
• Use a bed sheet to tightly wrap your pet’s body and position the body in a curled, natural sleeping positions before the body stiffens due to rigor mortis (sometimes within ten minutes).
• Place your pet’s wrapped body into a plastic bag, seal it and then place that bag into a large plastic bag and seal it.
• Your pet’s wrapped and sealed remains should be placed in a cool, dry place as soon as possible and preferably placed in a freezer or refrigerator.  Keeping your pet’s body dry while keeping them cool is imperative. If there is an extended wait period before pickup and transportation, placing the body on a bed of ice that has been wrapped and sealed and covered with a towel is an effective way of keeping your pet’s remains cool and dry.
• Place a label on the bag that identifies your pet and include your contact information. A Pet Aftercare professional will label or tag the bag during pet pickup. You should make certain that their tag matches your correct information.
• Once your pet’s remains have been removed, clean and disinfect the area and discard all materials used.

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