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Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2004 09:10:36 EST
Subject: Re: CryoNet #23544 - #23546

In answer to Sharon's questions:

Yes, it is too late for perfusion.

In my opinion, keeping him at cryogenic temperature offers a much better 
chance than any available alternatives.

Chance of future revival is speculative. Personally, I tend to optimism, for 
reasons spelled out on the CI web site and elsewhere. If he was simply 

straight frozen, then no material was added or removed, and the question becomes
one 
of information retrieval and repair of damage by rearrangement of atoms and 
molecules. 

As for the degree of deterioration in dry ice for a few months, that is also 
somewhat unclear. There is definitely some observable deterioration in dry ice 
over months or maybe even weeks, but it is not necessarily critical and may 
be self limiting. Audrey Smith thought dry ice storage would be good enough 
indefinitely, even though she was pessimistic in general

As for CI prices for pets, they start at about $6,000 for cats or cat-sized 
dogs, and for larger animals more, up to $28,000 for a large dog.

Robert Ettinger
In a message dated 3/3/2004 5:00:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
 writes:
Message #23546
From: 
Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2004 00:37:36 EST
Subject: Dog cryonics

Hello,

My dog died in January and is frozen at the Veterinarian.  What chance do you 
think cryonics could revive him in the future?  It is too late for perfusion. 
I do have his tissue stored for possible future cloning.   I appreciate any 
opinions on the subject.

I have read about freeze-drying and plastination as other alternatives.  
Sounds like plastination is probably less damaging.  

I appreciate your help and any other suggestions.

Sharon


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