I don't know why I've suddenly thought of this, but here it goes. My dog, Lucky, is really old.. around 16 or 17. He's a small dog, and is doing well for his age, but he is really old and getting slow. It started occuring to all of us that he's going to die pretty soon, probably within a year. I don't know how I'm going to react when that happens, but as they say, that's life.
My question is, if any of you have had a dog die naturally, or by being put to sleep, who took care of the remains? I know it's a crazy question, but does the vet have someone take on that responsibility?
I work at a Vet Clinic.
Here's what happens with our patients when they die.
If it is a natural death, and the dog died at home, then the owners can choose to bring the dog in. The vet will arrange for the cremation, and, if you want to get the ashes back, will arrange to get the ashes back to you. If the animal died in the clinic, then the owner still has the same choice. If they don't want to have the animal cremated, then they can take the body home, and do as they please as far as burying him/her.
Basically, the same thing happens when they animal is "put to sleep" or euthanized. You would bring your animal in, say goodbye and then either wait with the animal as they inject the drugs, or leave the animal there while they inject the drugs. Then you can choose to have the Vet arrange to cremate your animal or you can bury them yourself.
Any other questions about what happens at the Vet, just ask me.
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Thanks so much
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