Hamsters have a very short lifespan. Although they only accompany us for two or three years, it is inhumane to just throw away their corpses after they die. So what should we do when a hamster dies?
1. Separation
First, check if it is just pretending to be dead. After a hamster really dies, the living hamsters may damage the corpse. In addition, bacteria from the decaying hamster corpse can make other hamsters sick. So the first thing to do is to take out the corpse and then disinfect the cage. For the hamster's remains, they can be processed according to the following methods.
2. Cremation
When cremating, it is necessary to control the scale well. If the fire is not very large, it will not turn into ashes but will be cooked.
3. Direct burial
Some friends on the forum once said that the biggest disadvantage of direct burial is that the corpse will be found and eaten by cats. So if you choose "burial," remember to find a tin box or something like that, put the hamster in it, and bury the box together. Bury it a bit deeper. Many friends on the forum choose a place with flowers and grass to let their beloved hamsters rest in peace.
4. Wrap it up and throw it away
Hamster corpses have a lot of bacteria. If you throw them away directly, it will spread bacteria. This is irresponsible for yourself and others. It is recommended to wrap it in a separate garbage bag and then put it into the trash can or directly hand it over to the cleaner.