Freeze dried dog

When your pet dies, there are many decisions to make, such as what to do with his or her remains. It is one of those things you don’t want to be faced with, which is why it makes sense to look into it while your friend is still happy and healthy. One of the most popular methods in preserving pets is freeze drying.

Freeze-drying is a popular way to preserve a pet because it makes the deceased pet look very natural. As one website explained it to me: “It is a method of preservation which eliminates the decaying process inherent in the living tissues of plants and animals. Through a combination of very low temperature and vacuum application, all moisture is removed, leaving the tissues otherwise unaltered. Upon completion of the process, the pet is returned to room temperature, and remains indefinitely in the same condition thereafter, subject to the same care and treatment as other valued possessions.”

It is not a cheap option though! A lot of these freeze drying companies charge by the pound, so a large dog, or a horse, would set you make a lot of money. It also takes quite some time: from 12 weeks for a small dog or cat to over six months for a large dog. However, it will let you touch the deceased pet and it does look quite natural.

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