Death is a natural process as the body begins shutting down. The following physical and emotional signs of approaching death are described to help you understand what can happen. Not all these signs and symptoms will occur with every person nor will they occur in any particular sequence. This section is intended only as a guide.
BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) is a lab-made chemical that is added to foods as a preservative. People also use it as medicine. BHT is used to treat genital herpes and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Some people apply BHT directly to the skin for cold sores.
Artificial Preservatives. Commercially prepared dog food and dog treats require preservatives to extend shelf-life and keep perishable ingredients from going bad. There's a variety of artificial preservatives to keep Pal's biscuits fresh, including ethoxyquin, butylated hydroxytoluene, known as BHT, and butylated hydroxyanisole, referred to as BHA.