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QuestionWhat should I put my hamster in after it dies?Community AnswerA cardboard box like a shoe box will work fine.
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QuestionWhere is the best place to bury a hamster at home? Under a tree?Community AnswerYes, that would be a nice place, as long as you don't have any other pets (like a cat or dog) that might dig it up.
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QuestionWould I put it inside a Ziploc inside of a shoe box and then bury it? Why would I freeze it?Community AnswerI recommend just a shoe box, as it's more easily biodegradable than a plastic bag. As for freezing the body, it can preserve it if you want to get blood work done or something to see the cause of death.
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QuestionCan you flush the hamster down a toilet?Community AnswerDo not flush a hamster down the toilet, it will get stuck and cause plumbing problems. Bury it properly, as explained above.
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QuestionI have not been able to bury my hamster because it has been raining. What should I do with him?Community AnswerPut him in a small box, grab an umbrella and your gumboots, and a shovel. Have someone hold the umbrella over you and dig a hole large enough to fit the box. Then put the box in the hole and cover it up. Have a quick ceremony and go back indoors and have a warm shower or sit in front of a heat source to warm up.
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QuestionDoes this work with ferrets, gerbils, etc.?Community AnswerYes, the same principles apply.
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QuestionWhat do you do if your hamster keeps making noises in the freezer?EdithTop AnswererThat means it's alive. Use this method only for hamsters who have died already. Show some respect toward your hamster.
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