What Do You Do When A Dog Dies

During your dog s lifetime the veterinarian is just the person who gives your pup shots and diagnoses infections.

If a delay is necessary refrigerate your dog s body but don t freeze it as ice crystals will damage the tissue. Upon death bodily fluids are often released. If you want a funeral for your dog request a cosmetic necropsy which makes minimal incisions. If you plan to do a necropsy get your buddy to your vet as soon as possible.

After you pup dies the veterinarian might become your best friend for a while. You may wish to clean the areas around your dog s mouth genitals and anus if you notice fluid or waste. They should offer you with either the choice of cremating your dog or disposing of your dog in another way. If they don t offer a transport vehicle you can always try and call animal control for them to pick your dog up and dispose of it s body.

Veterinarians usually have a long standing relationship with a local cremation center. Most veterinarians will require you to drive your pet to their office in order to proceed. Wear gloves while handling the body. The best thing one can do when your dog dies is to call your local vet.