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Is a euthanized pet poisonous if not cremated?

A grey short-haired cat is lying on a cushion on its side

Euthanized pet remains can be poisonous and possibly fatal to other pets who ingest them. These poisons may persist in their skeletal remains for decades. Cremation addresses this hazard. Moreover, euthanized pets that died of a contagious disease should always be cremated. Some jurisdictions prohibit burial altogether.

Dr. Jocelyn Anne Mason, DVM

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