Remembering Your Pets

Remembering Your Pets

When your pet is winding down and approaching the end of their life, it’s common to push of end-of-life planning for your pet. But deciding what you plan to do with your fur baby once they pass away is an important part of preserving their memories and giving you peace of mind. While most people choose burial or burning services or even leave it up to their veterinarian to decide how to dispose of their pet’s body, it’s not the only option available. You can opt to remember your pet in a unique way by preserving their body with the power of taxidermy. But not all taxidermy is equal. It’s important to know what to look for in a taxidermist and to consider your options. Here’s what you should know:

Understand Available Preservation Methods

When you plan to preserve your pet, you have the option of choosing traditional taxidermy services or a freeze-dry preservation process. With traditional taxidermy services, the inner parts of your pet’s body are usually removed and filled with a foam. Freeze-drying provides an economical alternative for preserving your pet’s body by drying out the body’s moisture so that bones and tissues naturally remain in place.

Do Your Research

You don’t want to leave your pet in the hands of a novice who may or may not know what they are doing. Do your research, and check for licensing and proper permits. Also, find out how much experience the taxidermist has with the service you opt to use. Learn about the tanning procedures and technology they use.

Make Sure Your Pet Is Still Your Pet

Some taxidermist services remove parts of your animal’s remains and replace it with foam. While some individuals may not mind this process, it can be upsetting to those who expect that they are paying to preserve all of their pet. That’s why it’s important to ask the right questions from the start. Always inquire about the preservation process your taxidermist will use.

Final Thoughts

Choosing a pet preservation option, such as freeze-drying or taxidermy, doesn’t have to be complicated if you follow a few key guidelines. Always remember to ask about the process, research the business and make sure the taxidermist offers the service you prefer. If you’re looking for taxidermy and pet preservation services in Missouri, Anthony Eddy’s Wildlife Studio offers a variety of options. As a licensed Missouri-pet and animal taxidermist, Anthony Eddy’s Wildlife Studio helps you remember your pet with its pet preservation service. The studio ensures proper preservation by using taxidermy best practices, including freezing your dry pets so they can be easily displayed in your home.

Sources:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/all-dogs-go-heaven/201201/would-you-your-pet-stuffed-freeze-dried-or-cryonically-preserved

https://pet-animalpreservation.com/why-aews/

http://www.petmd.com/blogs/fullyvetted/2010/june/saturday_pet_remains-10056#

http://outdoorchannel.com/article.aspx?genre=0&id=46980&articletype=article&key=For-Good-Taxidermy-Mounts-Pay-Attention-to-the-Details&c=

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