It is quite common for pet lovers to bury their deceased companions in the backyard when they pass away, but that may not be the best idea.

You can potentially help hundreds of other pets by donating the body “for research and veterinary training”.

Also, burying your pet can be a potential danger to other animals if they were put to sleep using the drug pentobarbital.

The drug can stay in the pet’s body for up to a year and can be fatal to other animals.

A method increasing in popularity is pet cremation, which costs owners around $200-$300.

Source: http://theconversation.com/why-you-shouldnt-bury-your-pet-in-the-backyard-113375