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Do pets eat their dead owners?

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No one tracks the frequency of pets scavenging their expired owners' bodies, but dozens of such case reports appear in forensic science journals over the last 20 years or so, and they're the best window we have into a situation dreaded by pet owners: dying alone and being eaten. 23 июн. 2017 г.


Would my pet eat me if I died?

Dogs normally don't eat you immediately after you die. But there's always an exception to the rule. Unlike wild animals, there's usually a "waiting period" before a domesticated dog will ravish your body.

How long until a dog eats a dead owner?

On average, your dog will eat you within 5-7 days after your death. Sooner if instinct kicks in, but likely they won't start eating until they've run out of dog food and have no other option. After 7 days, your body will start to decompose and no longer be that appealing to a dog's appetite.

Will cats eat their deceased owners?

But ultimately, both domestic and feral pets would eat humans under the right circumstances, according to Connor. This includes dogs too. “Both domestic dogs and cats will scavenge deceased humans, particularly in cases where they are shut into a house [or] apartment and have no other source of food and water.”

Why do dogs eat their dead owners?

It also depends on whether you mean full consumption of the body or just a few nibbles. It can happen quite quickly after death, especially if the animal becomes distressed. In this case, the dog may go to the owner to look for comfort, and lick or bite in the process, which may stimulate the eating process.

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