Dogs may not be human but when dogs lose either an owner or another pet, they grieve as their owners do. Dogs can experience many emotions, just like humans. After all, if they have other basic needs in common with humans, such as food and sleep, so why can’t they also feel sadness? In fact, …
Grieving the loss of a pet can be a long, difficult process. The pain can be too much to bear and might leave you thinking you will not go through with this again. After time, you may start to wonder when is the right time to get a new pet? While there are no right …
Your pet provides you with years of loyalty and love, yet there eventually comes a time when your family pet’s health starts to fail and you need to say goodbye. Many people would even say that the only thing bad about pets is that they have much shorter life spans than humans. Although it is …
Losing a pet is difficult for the whole family and it turns out to be a greater blow than anyone expects. Although most people struggle with grief for a few months, it can last for a year or longer. While much is written about grieving the loss of another human being, much less is known …
When your pet is terminally ill, you have a few strategies that can be of assistance. And while there may be other considerations for you to make, listed below are some things to think about to help when dealing with the loss of a pet. 1. Prioritize Needs You must first make sure that you …
Making the decision for euthanizing a pet is the hardest decision a pet owner can have to make. Sometimes it is an obvious and quick choice, such as an automobile accident or other sudden injuries. While other times, it is a harder decision as with pets that live into old age or have a slow …
The death of a loved pet is like losing a child, sibling, or loved one. It can be devasting! When we get a pet dog or cat, we know that our pet most likely will not live as long as we will, and at some point, we will have to deal with the loss. At …
The death of a family pet changes your family forever. As a parent, you naturally want to shield your child from the pain of grief, but this can do more harm than good. Although difficult to discuss, death is an inevitable part of life, and your children need to learn that with your support and …