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Why would my dog eat me if I died?

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"When you die, the animal often becomes distressed and may attempt to 'wake you up'; they will lick and nip at the face. Once they've licked enough, they may draw blood; this could trigger an instinctive behaviour, resulting in more wounding and eventually consumption of human tissue," she said. 8 янв. 2015 г.


Will my dog eat my body if I die?

There's no way to guarantee that your pet won't eat you if you die, apart from not having any pets. Even hamsters and birds have been known to scavenge on occasion. The best way for pet owners to reduce the odds, Rando says, is to make sure you have people who will stop by if they don't hear from you.

How long after I die will my dog eat me?

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 pets eat their dead owners?

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.

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