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‘Ideally, any animal given chemo or euthanised with controlled drugs should not be buried at home,’ advises Clare. ‘Although in reality, it can be difficult emotionally to tell someone whose pet is passing away that they cannot bury their pet at home.’ If your animal died at the vet’s, and they’re refusing to let you take your pet home for burial, ...

Often when a pet dies, they will twitch for a few minutes, which is heartbreaking, as it can seem like they’re not actually dead – but it’s actually very normal nerve spasms. When you move your pet, they may let out what sound like a gasp of air, but unfortunately, it’s not them coming back to life. It’s the air emptying out of their lungs. Your pe...

‘If you are not going to be burying your pet immediately, it is best to store your beloved pet in cool storage,’ Clare advises. ‘Ideally they should be kept at four degrees Celsius or below, or frozen. ‘If frozen then you have almost unlimited time but if at four degrees, then you have a couple of days to decide the best options for your pet’s buri...

‘It is best to bury a pet several feet deep,’ explains Clare. ‘The animal should be wrapped in something biodegradable such as newspaper or cardboard, then once buried, it’s best to place something heavy on top of the refilled hole. ‘This could be a large plant pot, or some concrete slabs in order to prevent foxes from digging.’

Standing around your pet’s grave can be a lovely way of saying goodbye to your pal, and will hopefully aid you in getting some closure. Allowing surviving pets to have a sniff around the grave may also help them understand where their buddy has gone. It’s nice to get children involved to help them come to terms with the loss of their friend – perha...

‘Another option is cremation,’ says Clare. ‘This can be done either individually, so that you get the ashes back, or with other pets at the same time.’ Ask your vet, or Google pet cremation in your local area. If you’re currently coming to terms with the death of a pet, then you may find this guidehelpful. Sleep well, sweet angels, until we meet ag...