{"id":4958,"date":"2022-08-11T00:54:23","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T00:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petbrilliant.com\/?p=4958"},"modified":"2022-08-11T01:33:16","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T01:33:16","slug":"can-a-hamster-be-cremated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petbrilliant.com\/can-a-hamster-be-cremated\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a hamster be cremated?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Can a hamster be cremated?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

How to Perform Hamster Cremation Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You may be wondering if you can perform hamster cremation yourself after your hamster passes away. The first step is to understand what hamster cremation involves. After you have the basics down, you can proceed to find the best crematory for your pet. You can also try disposing of your dead hamster<\/a> yourself, but be sure to follow the steps outlined by the crematory. A hamster’s cremation should be done according to the following guidelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have many options for disposing of your hamster’s body. You can choose to bury it or scatter its cremains. You may also choose to have the hamster cremated, or you can find a biodegradable hamster casket. If you choose to have your pet cremated, some cremation companies will also give you a certificate of cremation and a small memento of your hamster<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process of cremation differs from that of a human funeral. During a cremation, a dead hamster’s body is exposed to high temperatures. This process removes all of the body’s fluids and basic elements. What remains is mostly bone fragments. Cremated remains may be grey or similar in color. Afterward, you can look for metals in the remains with a magnet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to bury your hamster, check with your veterinarian for local rules. Most states do not allow burial near a body of water, so make sure to check with your city’s rules on pet burying. Alternatively, you can choose to bury your hamster’s body in its own backyard. If you live in a shared yard, you must obtain permission from the owner before burying your pet. However, you should remember that euthanizing your hamster may pose a danger<\/a> to the environment, so you should choose another method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever you choose, home burial, pet cemetery burial, or through a pet crematory<\/strong>, this shows you’ve wanted to treat your hamster with the same love you once did before crossing the rainbow bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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