{"id":251,"date":"2020-06-18T14:38:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T18:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allcreaturesvetbrooklyn.com\/blog\/?p=251"},"modified":"2022-01-19T15:57:25","modified_gmt":"2022-01-19T20:57:25","slug":"pawprints-on-your-heart-grieving-and-coping-with-pet-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allcreaturesvetbrooklyn.com\/blog\/pawprints-on-your-heart-grieving-and-coping-with-pet-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Pawprints On Your Heart: Grieving And Coping With Pet Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We all know it\u2019s inevitable, but that doesn\u2019t make it any easier to cope with pet loss. Whether sudden or unexpected, the death of a beloved pet is never easy – and the path to healing can seem never ending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sadly, our society doesn\u2019t take pet loss, and the associated emotions, as seriously as it should. This leaves grieving pet owners with few avenues for support as they process their sadness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At All Creatures Veterinary Hospital <\/a>we empathize deeply with the loss of a pet, and we hope to connect you to resources and ideas that can help you cope and begin to heal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Coping After Pet Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to remember that there is no right or wrong way to grieve. You may experience a wide array of emotions beyond intense pain and sadness; guilt, denial, anger, depression, and even ambivalence are all normal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have questions about your pet\u2019s death, even in cases where you chose euthanasia, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact your veterinarian<\/a>. Sometimes feelings of guilt and anger can be alleviated by understanding more about your pet\u2019s condition or how they died.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking Care Of You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to get caught up in helping children and other family members following the death of a pet, and life\u2019s responsibilities don\u2019t go away just because we\u2019re grieving. However, it\u2019s critical for your healing to allow yourself the time and space to grieve, and to remember to take care of your physical and emotional health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prioritize sleep, healthy meals, and healing walks or other forms of gentle movement during this time. Additionally, don\u2019t be afraid to reach out to trusted friends or family members for comfort, or consider reaching out to one of the many local pet loss bereavement groups<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honoring Your Pet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Creating an object or ritual that honors your pet can be profoundly healing, especially for children. We offer the following suggestions, but feel free to memorialize your pet in whatever way feels right to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n