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Tips for Dealing with a Pet Loss

08 Oct 2008

Losing a beloved pet either through illness, accident, or old age can be a devastating event for the entire family. Here are tips for dealing with a pet loss.

Pet loss can invoke the same feelings as losing a loved one. The stages of grief (guilt, denial, anger, and depression) can overtake you and leave you in an emotional state of angst. At the same time, the grieving process is necessary in order to be able to get passed the pain.

• The first thing you have to remember is that it is okay to grieve. Tune out those who offer little comfort. Don’t try to hide or ignore how you feel; grieving is a natural process and a necessary one.

• If you find that you cannot talk about the loss to a friend or loved one, you will have to find the words to offer comfort to your children. Be as open and honest as you can. You may find this dialogue will not only help to comfort them, but allow the child in you to share the loss with them as well.

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