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Articles about pet loss support (0-50 of 103)
- 7 Interesting And Unique Pets
By: Rebecca Kimes | - Many people have chosen to share their life with a pet. Pets definitely add much to our lives, companionship, service and even entertainment. While most people think of dogs, cats or horses as pets there are many other unique and interesting animals that have made their way into the human household.
Here are 7 not-so common household pets.
Sugar glider
Sugar gliders are small, nocturnal marsupials. They are about 6 inches long with the tail adding anothe ...
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- Pet Euthanasia: A Compassionate Guide To Help Make A Difficult Decision A Little Easier
By: Rebecca Kimes | - Your animal companion is no longer the healthy, vital, energetic companion he once was. In fact, he is suffering and you are agonizing over the decision to have him euthanized.
How do you know when the right time really is?
How do you know you are making the best decision for you pet?
Are you being selfish in deciding to end the life of another being?
These questions and others like them are never easy to answer. Your animal companion has bee ...
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- Pet Loss: How To Overcome Guilt
By: Rebecca Kimes | - You had no way of knowing that a cars backfiring would frighten your dog so badly hed jump the fence, get lost, wander on to a busy street and be tragically struck by a car and killed.
Or that your cat would be caught and torn up by a pack of coyotes.
Or that the hay you bought from a reputable dealer was laced with an unknown plant that poisoned your horse.
As a responsible, caring and loving steward of your animal companions you always do your absolut ...
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- Coping With Horse Colic
By: Rebecca Kimes | - Every horse owner dreads the thought of colic, and for good reason as colic is the leading cause of death for horses.
Colic is basically stomach pain that ranges from mild discomfort and quick recovery to severe distress and eventual death.
There are many causes of colic. One group of causes stems directly from poor management like:
Improper Dentistry
Over times horses teeth can develop very sharp edges on the inside of the lower molars and th ...
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- Cope With Pet Loss With These 5 Easy Tips
By: Rebecca Kimes | - The death of your companion animal could be one of the most significant losses in your life. This loss will be accompanied by grief and the physical manifestations associated with it such as crying, fatigue, depression, loss of appetite, apathy, sleeplessness or oversleeping, anger, guilt and even anxiety.
Its important to know that everything you are going through is a natural process. However there are steps, tools, and processes you can take advantage of that will make the gri ...
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- How To Cope With The Death Of A Pet
By: pataboom | - Dealing with the death of a pet can be incredibly tough. Many domesticated animals can live for over a decade and during that time become an important part of the family. Equally, you become part of your animals pack and they probably show you a lot of love and affection in return for the care you give them.
Whenever we get a new pet, we are aware that the chances are that we will outlive it. However, for most people that doesnt make the loss any less difficult. Losing a p ...
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- Would You Recognize The Signs Of Feline Kidney Trouble?
By: Kate Rieger | - There are many things that can go wrong with your cat's kidneys, especially as they grow older. Recognizing the signs of a feline kidney problem could save your pet's life. If you know your cat's regular behavior, you will be able to recognize the warning signs of a problem early.
One sign of a feline kidney problem is an increase in drinking and urination. Especially if your cat is older, this could be the warning signs of Chronic Renal Failure (CRF). The increase in drinking and ...
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- Human Grade Pet Vitamins - A Breakdown Of Ingredients
By: Joe Sabol | - It was stated in our first article what it takes to produce a top quality pet vitamin. It should be made with a precise combination of vitamins, minerals, herbs, antioxidants, bioflavonoids, fatty acids and amino acids. These ingredients have been shown to combat the ravages of free radicals and provide immune system support.
What exactly are these ingredients, where do they come from and what do they do?
Alfalfa- Alfalfa is known as the "King of Plants", and its ro ...
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- Vitamins For Brain Health
By: Kevin Agrawal | - Those who read the story of Daniel Tammet, a few years ago, were totally stunned. We watched in jaw-dropping astonishment as Daniel Tammet calculated to the hundredth decimal, all in his mind and within a few seconds. Incredibly, he can also learn a new language in just one week. Scientists believe that once they understand how to tap the right resources in our brain, not just Daniel Tammet, but all of us would be able to perform these amazing brain theatricals.
But for mortals like us ...
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- Joint Pain And Weight Loss
By: Kevin Agrawal | - Your Joints and Weight Loss
There is a vicious cycle that exists regarding joint health and weight. Numerous studies have shown that the heavier you are, the greater pressure exerted on your joints, which can lead to more wear and tear and a higher risk of injuries. Unhealthy joints, in turn, can lead to a sedentary lifestyleas movements become more and more uncomfortable and as a result, you continue to put on weight because of lack of exercise. Joint soreness can often be so debilit ...
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- Too Much Stress In Your Life? A Pet Could Be The Answer
By: Jay Gaulard | - Stress is a part of everyday life. Often from the time we get up in the morning until the time we go to bed in the evening, we are forced to face things that could put us in an unpleasant mood. Traffic jams, no morning newspaper, relationship problems and unruly customers at work are all things that can contribute to our blood pressure rising.
Stress is damaging in many ways. It can cause minor problems, like head and back aches or trouble sleeping to major health concerns, lik ...
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- Dog Arthritis Symptoms, Prevention And Treatment
By: Anne Ming | - Arthritis affects people but also our dear pets. Statistics say that in US about 25% of pets are affected by arthritis. As a dog owner and lover, you should pay attention that your non-human friend is always in good mood, playful and that it eats well and healthy food. But if you do notice changes in your dogs mood and activity like difficulty sitting, standing, running, climbing stairs, or if its less playful, or if it gained weight or its behavior changed you should probably pa ...
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- Understanding Dental Implants
By: LesleyLyon | - A dental implant is the artificial tooth root replacement of a missing tooth and is made from surgical grade titanium alloy. In the beginning, implant is done into the jawbone immediately after the tooth loss or after an extended period of time if there is sufficient bone. Otherwise various bone enhancement procedures are performed prior to it.
Dental implants are long -term replacements in the jawbone. Fixed bridges and removable dentures bring with them a number of problems. Rem ...
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- Skin And Coat Problems In Dogs And Cats
By: Elyse Grau | - The skin is a body's largest organ. It acts as a barrier against harmful invasions from the environment. It also is one of the methods by which the body eliminates toxins.
Skin problems are probably the most common ailments seen in dogs. Usually they are not a disease in themselves, but a symptom of another underlying problem.
Allergies are the most common reason one sees problems with the skin or coats of their dogs and cats. Foods, pollens, dust or medications ma ...
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- The New Visualization Breakthrough: Mental Training Tactics For Health And Fitness Success
By: Tom Venuto | - Understanding the mind's role in motivation and behavior is one of the most critical elements in fitness success. If you struggle with changing habits and behaviors or if you can't get motivated, then even the best training and nutrition program is not much help.
A fascinating fact about your subconscious mind is that it's completely deductive in nature. In other words, it's fully capable of working backwards from the end to the means. If you "program" only the desired outcome suc ...
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- Give A Pet Sympathy Card To A Grieving Owner
By: Geraldine Jozefiak | - With so many of us owning a pet these days it's natural for us to understand someone's loss of their beloved animal.
Hallmark one of the leading Pet sympathy card publishers has been printing these cards since 1984. One of their releases states that "Almost six in 10 American households include a pet, compared to one in three that includes a child. No wonder that dogs and cats are more than mere companions - they're part of the family"
They go on further to comme ...
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- Your Dog's Health: Vitamin Supplements
By: Carol Osborne | - The market is exploding with products claiming to improve the health and wellness of individuals using vitamins and nutritional supplements. People are now seeking the same products to complement the health of their pets. The benefits of appropriate nutritional supplements are overwhelming and can add several healthy years to your life, as well as your dogs.
Dogs Age Faster Than People Longevity is attributed 30 percent to genetics and 70 percent to lifestyle. Up to 90 percent of ...
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- My Pastor Said Animals Don't Have Souls
By: Gary Kurz | - "Why Brother Gary, what seems to be the matter", my pastor's wife asked as I made my way to my usual pew on Sunday morning. I didn't respond immediately, because I just didn't feel like talking. My beloved dog of 16 years had passed away the day before and my mind could focus on little else but the terrible void and sense of loss I was feeling. I probably shouldn't have been out in public so soon, but I thought support from those of like faith might help ease the pain I was feeling.
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- Use Pet Cremation Urns To Help Deal With Your Loss
By: Lenette Hall | - You are normal to grieve the loss of a pet. Pet loss may be an even more difficult process than grieving for a human loved one. Your support network of understanding and caring people may be smaller. Friends, family, co-workers, etc., tend to be more sympathetic of a human loss of life. They may send cards, flowers, and offer food and companionship. This is often not the case when a pet dies.
The death of a pet friend is difficult enough to bear; and in some cases, the whereabouts ...
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- Pet Loss: Bereavement, Remembering, And Letting Go
By: Vaughn Balchunas | - "When I was a teenager, my dog Dora passed away after a venomous snake bit her. I could not believe it; one moment we were all asleep, and the next Dora was barking her lungs out and pawing at the ground, and the third moment she was dead. We could not bear to move her lifeless body out, but it had to be done. My dad buried her at our farm during the early morning hours. I have had many dogs after that, but none of them were quite as special as that one dog - I miss her even today." - Helena Eva ...
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- Home Insurance Is Not Enough - Consider Medical And Pet Too
By: Andrew Wills | - Home insurance, car insurance, and medical insurance are the most popular insured risks. You can purchase insurance for almost any imaginable risk from an insurer, the company that sells the insurance. Consider buying: Home insurance -- to protect against risks of flood, fire, theft, or occupier injury. Car insurance -- to hedge against risk of accidents, theft, or personal injury. Medical insurance -- to help safeguard the health of you and your family in times of medical crisis.
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- Brain Tumors In Dogs And Cats
By: Matthew Homfray | - Though relatively uncommon, a brain tumor has always made a grim prognosis for any unfortunate animal that is diagnosed with one. Traditionally they were often assumed but seldom confirmed, but since MRI and CT scanning has become more mainstream they can be diagnosed correctly. Here we discuss the different types of brain tumor that affect dogs and cats, the clinical investigations that can be performed, the treatments available and the likely outcomes.
Brain tumors seem to be ...
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- Epilepsy In Dogs And Cats
By: Matthew Homfray | - Epilepsy is a non progressive brain disorder that induces recurrent seizures. It is very important to understand that there are numerous disorders that can cause seizures, and in order to make a diagnosis of true epilepsy, many of these other causes must be ruled out.
What is a Seizure?
A seizure is the clinical manifestation of a cerebral disorder that can appear suddenly out of a background of normality, and then disappear with equal abruptness. The term fit is of ...
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- Pets In Peril
By: Gary Kurz | - As the author of several pet loss books, I frequently receive letters and e-mail from people thanking me for my work. Along with their kind and generous words, people often give me kudos that I do not deserve. Somehow people feel the need to thank me for helping animals. The truth is I don't do as much for our animal friends as people imagine. I do help support scores of shelters by providing books for their fundraisers, making financial donations and helping out in any other way that I am a ...
Tags: pets, pet care, pet safety, grief, bereavement
- What You Can Catch From Your Pet: Skin Diseases
By: Matthew Homfray | - Dogs, cats and small mammals such as rabbits or guinea pigs are popular companions for many people, often sharing their home environment. Being in such close contact, it is perhaps inevitable that sometimes disease is transmitted from pets to their owners. Though the diseases discussed in this article can affect any person, immunocompromised people such as infants, the elderly or those who are HIV+ need to be extra careful. This article looks at skin diseases of dogs and cats that can present a ...
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- Vestibular Disease In Dogs And Cats
By: Matthew Homfray | - The vestibular system controls balance and prevents an animal from falling over. It does this by holding and constantly adjusting the position of the eyes, head and body in relation to gravity. When there is disease affecting this system, though it is seldom life threatening, the symptoms caused can be particularly distressing for a pet owner. Animals may tilt their head to one side, circle either clockwise or anticlockwise, fall over repeatedly, roll to one side, be generally wobbly and display ...
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- Does Your Cat Have A Healthy Diet?
By: Matthew Homfray | - They say we are what we eat. This applies to your pet as much as it applies to yourself. A good diet means less health problems, less trips to the vet and lower veterinary bills. But how much thought have you given to what your cat should be eating to maintain optimum health? Ask yourself the following questions.
1) How many times a day do you feed your cat?
Since cats cannot be exercised like dogs can, the only way you can influence your cats weight is by controlli ...
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- Creativity As Mediator Between The Worlds, Or Wild Dog's Kingdom
By: Emily Hanlon | - Creativity is a mysterious journey that connects us to the unseen worlds. There was a time when all people had access to the unseen worlds, although it was the shamans, story tellers and healers who mediated between the worlds as they journeyed into the Mystery and interpreted the images found there. Today we have our contemporary journeyers into the cosmic unseen worlds--many creative people are such journeyers--but as a culture we have lost the connection to our instinctual nature. With the de ...
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- New Canine Obesity Drug Launched!
By: Matthew Homfray | - The FDA in the USA approved a drug on 5th January 2007 that claims to be a useful weapon in the fight against canine obesity. Slentrol (dirlotapide), manufactured by Pfizer, is aimed at dogs that are clinically obese rather than those that are just slightly overweight. Could your dog be a candidate for this new drug? Here we look at what Slentrol is and how it works.
Indications
Slentrol Oral Solution is indicated for the management of canine obesity. With canine ob ...
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- How To Cope With Uncaring Friends After Pet Loss
By: Gary Kurz | - For people who love and keep pets, one of the most traumatic moments they will ever experience is bidding farewell to their furry of feathered best friend. Most pet people imagine that they could not feel any worse than they do during this terrible experience. Unfortunately, often we can, and for the most ironic of reasons.
At a time when we are at our lowest and sorely in need of comforting from a friend or relative, instead, too frequently we find callousness or indifference. ...
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- Brain Science And New Year's Resolutions
By: Tom Venuto | - Motivational speaker Jim Rohn once said, "I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations with better care than they plan their lives. Perhaps it's because escape is easier than change."
Success psychologists say that 95% - 97% of the people in the world do NOT have written goals and fail, while 3-5% have written goals and succeed.
If these statistics are correct, then Mr Rohn's observation really IS quite fascinating isn't it?
Unfortunate ...
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- Does Your Dog Suffer From Ear Infections?
By: Matthew Homfray | - Ear infections can be extremely uncomfortable for dogs. Many, if not most dogs will suffer from an ear infection at some point in their lives. The majority of these will clear up with some basic veterinary treatment such as an antibacterial ointment, but a proportion will not clear up properly or will seem to clear up and then later recur.
The dogs ear is composed of 3 different parts; inner, middle and outer. The ear drum separates the middle ear from the outer ear. Problems with ...
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- Is Your Pet A Porker?
By: Matthew Homfray | - Humans are not the only species to be suffering an obesity epidemic in certain parts of the world. Our pampered pets are also getting fat, with some estimates putting the level of obesity amongst dogs and cats at around 25%. It is accepted that being clinically obese can lead to medical problems in humans, and this too is true for our pets. Arthritis, heart disease, bladder problems and diabetes are just some of the ailments our pets can suffer from if they are predisposed to it by their weight ...
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- Help, My Pet Has Diarrhea!
By: Matthew Homfray | - One of the most common reasons pet owners seek the help of a veterinarian is because their pet has diarrhea. Whether it is a regular occurrence for a pet with an over sensitive digestive system or a one off event, it always signifies that something is not right and requires action to firm those stools up again. This article explains in simple terms some of the more common causes of diarrhea in dogs and cats, and how best to deal with the problem.
OK, so you have noticed your pet h ...
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- Pet Loss Helpful Tips
By: Dalvin Rumsey | - When put in the situation of loosing a beloved pet, many people might wonder whether it is something wrong to have such intense feelings of grief and pain. Most of them are even taken by surprise to see that they feel worse than if they had lost a friend or relative.
The explanation is simple, as most pet owners in the United States regard their pets as members of the family. Furthermore, more people have pets than children, so it should all be clear by now.
Dependi ...
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- Saying Goodbye When Losing A Pet
By: Dalvin Rumsey | - Pet loss is always a difficult situation that no one wants to have to go through. When you loose such a dear friend as your pet, you could donate to an animal organization in his name. This would be a very nice way to pay tribute to the memory of your dog, for instance. Thus, you will be helping to save the life of another one.
There are many ways to give to the shelters and animal groups. They may either print the name of the deceased dog in their newsletter or may compile name ...
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- Maintaining Your Dogs Teeth And Oral Health
By: Randy Jones | - The most common oral condition suffered by dogs is periodontal disease. This disease affects the tissues that surround and support the teeth. Plaque is the usual cause of periodontal disease. It gradually covers the teeth, quickly hardening into tartar.
The bacteria in plaque irritate the gums, causing them to swell. This swelling is called gingivitis. Each day the gums grow more inflamed, producing other damaging bacteria, causing the gums to recede. Over time the tooth becomes l ...
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- What Items Should I Insure?
By: Peter K | - Insurance is an important financial tool, but it can be tricky to know what insurance you need. Not having enough insurance can leave you at risk should anything unexpected happen, but having too much insurance simply wastes your money. Knowing what items you should insure is important, and so here are some tips on which items you should get insured:
Disability
One type of insurance that many people overlook is disability insurance. Even people with good health insu ...
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- What Items Should I Insure?
By: Peter J Kenny | - Insurance is an important financial tool, but it can be tricky to know what insurance you need. Not having enough insurance can leave you at risk should anything unexpected happen, but having too much insurance simply wastes your money. Knowing what items you should insure is important, and so here are some tips on which items you should get insured:
Disability
One type of insurance that many people overlook is disability insurance. Even people with good health insu ...
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- One Year Later: Surviving The Katrina Anniversary
By: Carol McClelland | - Copyright 2006 Transition Dynamics Enterprises, Inc.
One year ago, your life was turned upside down by Hurricane Katrina.
Now, one year later, you are facing the first anniversary of the disaster. You may be feeling nervous that another hurricane may blow through. Emotions brought on by your losses may be coming over you in waves. It's possible that your discomfort has grown each day as the anniversary approached. This article provides you with some tips to help y ...
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- Being Healthy Can Be Fun And Fun Can Be Healthy
By: Donovan Baldwin | - Copyright 2006 Donovan Baldwin
Fun is good for you! The enjoyment of life affects your health in a positive way. It's a fact! Your attitude, feelings, and emotions can have a positive or negative effect on your health. You can improve your health in many ways, and we are going to talk about a few. We are going to have a little fun with vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, exercise, personal relationships, mental gymnastics, and relaxation and rest. Sounds exciting to me! I' ...
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- The Stages Of Grief
By: Diana Burg | - Elizabeth Kubler Ross wrote about the five stages of catastrophic loss in her book, On Death and Dying. While she was speaking to the terminally ill patient, most people have found that the stages she defines work as well for almost any kind of grief.
While people argue as to whether these stages are really true for a person in grief, and while the whole issue of loss is quite complex, for myself I have found that I have indeed gone through the stages of grief and often more ...
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- Like A Member Of The Family: Dealing With Pet Loss
By: Dave Carter | - Pets can become more than just a familiar animal around the house, they can become like another member of the family. For an adult the loss of a pet may be just part of the process, as emotional as it still remains. Still, there are other members of the family that pet loss can be hard for. Children often times have their first experiences with death after losing a beloved pet, and, sometimes surprisingly to most people, many pets who live together think of one another as family, and the deat ...
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- Good Grief! Helping You Grieve The Loss Of A Pet
By: Danny Presswood | - We bought our daughter Julie a St. Bernard five years ago. Each evening Mackie climbed up on my lap to take a nap (even after she was full grown)! A couple years later Mackie died of a kidney disease. We buried her under her favorite tree, made a marker, and thanked God for the wonderful gift of Mackie. But each of us experienced grief and pain over the loss of our beloved dog. This article will give you several guidelines to help you experience good grief as you suffer the loss of your pe ...
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- Fitting Memorial For Your Pet
By: Scott Miller | - To many loving pet owners losing a pet is like losing a member of the family. Many pets are loyal friends and companions and offer their owners unconditional love and comfort that is almost impossible to get from a human. Grieving for the loss of a friend or family member is expected and understood and yet many feel that they are not allowed to mourn when their pet passes on. Often they fear being ridiculed or mocked if they allow their distress to be visible and yet they can be closer to their ...
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