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Animal euthanasia (euthanasia from Greek: εὐθανασία; "good death") is the act of killing an animal humanely, most commonly with injectable drugs.Reasons for euthanasia include incurable (and especially painful) conditions or diseases, [1] lack of resources to continue supporting the animal, or laboratory test procedures.
A fresh pig carcass. At this stage the remains are usually intact and free of insects. The corpse progresses through algor mortis (a reduction in body temperature until ambient temperature is reached), rigor mortis (the temporary stiffening of the limbs due to chemical changes in the muscles), and livor mortis (pooling of the blood on the side of the body that is closest to the ground).
Wealthy Ancient Egyptian families would mummify their treasured pets, believing that the spirit would travel with them to the afterlife.. The loss of a pet or an animal to which one has become emotionally bonded oftentimes results in grief [1] which can be comparable with the death of a human loved one, or even greater, depending on the individual.
A 35-year-old veterinarian took his own life after enduring significant stress in both his personal and professional life. Dr. John Ellis reportedly requested a large dose of a drug used to ...
Learning how to cope with the loss of a pet isn't easy, but after more than a decade working in end of life care as a social worker and lecturer, there are some things I've learned about grief ...
Some grieving pet owners are choosing to freeze-dry their pets to keep their memories alive. Experts say it can bring them some "peace" and "comfort."
Decomposition in animals is a process that begins immediately after death and involves the destruction of soft tissue, leaving behind skeletonized remains. The chemical process of decomposition is complex and involves the breakdown of soft tissue, as the body passes through the sequential stages of decomposition. [2]
These tips for coping with the death of a pet will help you navigate your grief and begin to heal.