[Burying family pets: legislation, risks, and recommendations].
At one point or other all pet owners are confronted with the death of their pet. To safeguard public health and to prevent the transmission of disease, there are regulations concerning the burial of family pets. This article focuses on relevant regulations and potential risks and provides recommendations for the burial of family pets.
Reeuwijk
Noortje
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Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences, divisie Veterinaire Volksgezondheid, Universiteit Utrecht. noortje.reeuwijk@vwa.nl
de Groot
Henk
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Klöpping
Erik
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van Knapen
Frans
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D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D005060:Europe; D001841:Human-Animal Bond; D006801:Humans; D009027:Mortuary Practice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009426:Netherlands; D011634:Public Health; D012307:Risk Factors; D015047:Zoonoses / Q000635:transmission*