However, there are some hidden risks to this, and there are other options that will help other pets, and even the owners who love them. Donating their body to science, for research and veterinary training, can potentially help hundreds of pets. Backyard burial may seem like the easiest way to respectfully take care of your pet's remains. Unfortunately, it can be dangerous for other pets and wildlife.
Most pets are put to sleep with an extremely concentrated anaesthetic agent, which results in a very peaceful death hence the term euthanasia, which means "good death".
However this drug, pentobarbital, persists in the buried body of the pet for up to a year. Any animal scavenging on the remains will be poisoned by the euthanasia solution. I have seen two cases in my career where this has happened, with serious consequences. In one case a family had their pet mouse put down and buried it in the backyard.
The family's terrier dug up and ate the mouse, and was comatose in intensive care for nearly a week. In another case, two farm dogs scavenged some bones from a cow which had been euthanased on a farm months before. One dog died and the other was seriously ill for several days. If your pet dies of a disease which could be spread to other animals or even people, their body might also pose a risk.
While vaccination has reduced the amount of dangerous pet diseases in the community, some diseases like parvovirus still occur in outbreaks and are very hardy and spread readily between dogs. This virus causes severe and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal disease in puppies and young dogs. Thankfully there are not many diseases we can catch from our pets, but some — such as salmonellosis and toxoplasmosis — can make sensitive people very ill.
One option is pet crematoriums and cemeteries, which are available in most large cities and regional centres in Australia. The services are very professional and cover a variety of options and price ranges that suit most pet owners.
Costs may vary with the size of the pet. Professional burial or cremation avoids the risks of environmental contamination or disease that might occur with backyard burial. If you bury a pet in violation of local ordinances, you could risk fines. And even if backyard burial is allowed in your state, regulations may govern how soon, how deep and how far from groundwater you must bury your pet.
Being close to your departed pets can be comforting, but after you move, you may feel a rekindled sense of bereavement from having your pets several miles — or even thousands of miles — away. Bacteria in the digestive system begin to break down the intestines and spread to nearby internal organs and start to decompose them as well. Enzymes within individual cells start to break down cell structures. This bacterial activity can release malodorous gases like:.
In this stage, other animals can use the distinctive smells of the gases to find and uncover the remains of a buried pet. Animal decomposition could take days or months.
Numerous factors can affect decomposition time, including:. For assistance in saying goodbye to your pet, contact Agape Pet Services. Our pet cremation services help you give your pet a safe, caring farewell. Afterward, keep your pet close in an urn or a treasured keepsake or return your beloved companion to the earth with love. Here are five reasons the practice is not a great idea: 1.
So a small animal such as a fish or small cat would not have to be as deep as a large dog. These are usually small sections located in a human cemetery, but people are not allowed to be buried in these sections due to the very small plot sizes available. In New York and New Jersey cremated human remains can be buried with their pets but only in pet cemeteries.
This can all depend on where you live and which cemetery you chose. There are many different options you can choose for your deceased dog. You can bury them at home if allowed, bury them in a pet cemetary, have them cremated or have your veterinarian dispose of the body. Yes, usually the ashes of your pet can be buried with you. This is up to each funeral directory as what they will allow you to put into the coffin with your loved one.
Most have no problem putting the ashes of your pet in the casket with you. There are certain states that do allow people and animals to be buried together. I am dreading the imminent day my loved one dies, but I now feel equipped to handle at least one aspect of it. Thank you Andrew Jan. Hi Andrew, my 13 year old corgi has breast cancer and will die soon.
My question is should I have her euthanized, or let her pass normally? She has lost a lot of weight, is incontinent, and has slowed down considerably. Hi James. Better a week early than a day late.
And as I live in a Strata Title village in Tasmania I was wondering if it is legal to bury a pet in my backyard. Any comment would very much appreciated Belinda. Hi Elena. Hi Andrew, when a dog has to be put to sleep, is it best for a remaining dog to have contact with the dog who have now died, or should the burial take place without the other dog knowing. Hi Margaret.
I think that if a dog if quite dependant on a dog that died, there will always be a difficult time afterwards no matter what you do, whereas if two dogs are reasonably independent it always seems to be OK. Agree Margaret regarding the other dogs seeing your deceased dog. In , we said goodbye to our 15 yr old Kelpie. Both of our other Kelpies were able to see and sniff her prior to us burying her in our back yard. We also knew that we would have to say goodbye to our 16 yr old Kelpie.
We had a backhoe in to dig 2 graves Once again, our youngest Kelpie was able to see him and sniff him prior to us burying him.
I quite often stand beside their graves and our other Kelpie on most occasions is there with me. Your email address will not be published. Skip to content. Updated October 24, Burying a dog or cat is an important part of the grieving process for many people.
Q: Is the concentrated anaesthetic used for euthanasia dangerous to other animals? A: Not if pets are buried according to our advice. Q: Should their remains be enclosed in a container that prevents animals accessing the body?
A: No. This will inhibit the normal decomposition process. Q: Could the diseases they died from spread to other animals or people? Q: Do local councils have restrictions on pet burial A: Not to our knowledge.
For some, having them buried at home is a great comfort. Environment- done well, a pet burial will be carbon neutral and your animal goes back to the soil.
Cost- we have to be realistic about what people can afford.
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