I tried to pick up my dog just after she died, and I could hardly pick her up to move her. Is there something physiological that happens during the decaying process to make them heavier?
2007-12-24 14:41:40 · 12 answers · asked by MsManner 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No, but when you pick up a dog (or person) when they are alive, they use their muscles to stay rigid, and it helps you lift them. When you are lifting the same weight that is limp (like a dead animal, or a flour sack or something) then it's harder.
I am sorry for the loss of your dog. :(
2007-12-24 14:45:57 · answer #1 · answered by Elizabeth 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
It is not only for animals but for human as well. Dead bodies does not have the flexibility of a life one. The hard body gives it a heavier weight
2007-12-24 14:49:07 · answer #2 · answered by mstq 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My Dog died two weeks ago. I had to lift her up to get her on a cart. She did not seem heavier. Just that since she was not in a standing position made it harder. I had to lift her wraped in her blankets. About 95 lbs.
2007-12-24 15:07:41 · answer #3 · answered by Fuzzy Squirrel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Elizabeth - you may be the only person on this forum with a brain!
2007-12-24 14:49:24 · answer #4 · answered by Poodlemum99 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Maybe it was just over weight xP
2007-12-24 15:28:59 · answer #5 · answered by Inseynium 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just like humans its dead weight and rigamortis (not sure on spelling) sets in and gets stiff
2007-12-24 14:44:28 · answer #6 · answered by ♥FANCYS_MAMMA♥ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry about your dog.
2007-12-24 14:50:06 · answer #7 · answered by Dani Bosco 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its just solid weight. sorry to hear you had to do that, i know how it feels :-(
2007-12-24 16:40:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Her mussels get tenser and gases do not escape until it puff.
2007-12-24 14:45:36 · answer #9 · answered by opiapr 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
haha oh my god i lmfao when i read this well lol they are heavier cz theres freezing only body no soul no blood hahahahahahah
2007-12-24 14:44:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 7⤋