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by: Camp26.Com

Pet Bereavement How to cope after saying goodbye

 

Coming to terms with the loss of a family pet is never easy, whether their death was sudden and unexpected or a decision made due to illness.  But it’s important to express your feelings says leading veterinary charity, PDSA.
 
The grieving process consists of many different stages, including disbelief, pain, anger, guilt and acceptance.
 
The first stage is often disbelief and shock.  It may be hard to accept that your pet is no longer with you, especially if they have been in your family for many years, and your house may feel very empty and quiet.
 
The next stage is often pain, anger and depression.  Things that remind you of your pet, such as their toys and bedding or the sound of a neighbour’s pet can be painful to see and hear.
 
Many people will also experience feelings of guilt, asking themselves what they could have done differently to prevent them becoming ill. These reactions are perfectly normal and the heartache will ease over time.
 
The last stage of the grieving process is acceptance.  Owners should remember the joy their pet brought them and the companionship they shared.  It is often comforting to commemorate the life of your pet. There are many ways of doing this such as framing a favourite picture or planting a tree. PDSA offers any owner the opportunity to purchase a pet tribute tag to hang at PDSA’s Paws Forever Pet Tribute Garden (visit www.pdsa.org.uk for more details).
 
Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Sean Wensley, says: “The loss of a companion can be heartbreaking, so make sure you share your feelings with others who understand your loss, and don’t feel embarrassed to show your emotions. If you are struggling to cope with the loss of a pet, there are dedicated pet bereavement counselling services that you can contact, so ask at your veterinary practice for details. Grief affects people in different ways, but gradually, over time, the pain and sense of loss will eventually ease.”
 

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Patricia Patterson  - Herbie my best friend   |2009-09-26 01:25:20
I lost my beloved Herbie on the 2nd September 2009 and it was one of the worst
days of my life when my husband and myself had to make the decision to put him
to sleep he was 15 years old he had endured a lot in the past 12 months he had
had a tumour removed from his eye in March 2008 which returned in August 2008
and then his eye had to be removed his sight in his remaining eye got less and
less but he was always happy and cheerful his little tail wagged when I spoke or
stroked him he managed to follow me everywhere indoors and in the garden and
slept on his bed at the end of my bed every night where he snored when I came
out of hospital following a hip replacement he was there to greet me. He
developed another lump in his shoulder which he had a biopsy taken it came back
as a tumour but not malignant but he gradually went downhill and the morning of
2nd September his back legs collapsed he was very confused and upset I had to
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