How do vets dispose of dead animals?

[robertson]

I am dreading the day I lose my darling dogs, which will hopefully not be for many many years yet. Already I'm wondering what I would do when they die. Burying them in a pet cemetery seems reasonable, but burying them in my garden seems unwise - it's small & what happens if we move house one day? Yet I can't bear the thought of vets just putting dead pets in some kind of bin or incinerator. What exactly is their procedure & what is your preference?

[fondfarewell]

Vets put the deceased pet in a plastic and then in the freezer. They are then taken away to be incinerated.

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[millikins]

I specifically asked my (ex) vet to keep my dogs ashes after she was to be individually cremated. It was refused against me wishes. I am taking action via the RCVS for the deep distress this has caused me.To this day I am still heart broken so I'd say to anyone make absolutely certain that YOUR wishes are honoured by the vet in question as I am living proof that they are not always adhered to. My first dog Henry was cremated and I still have his ashes. It made losing my beloved companion easier for me personally.