Articles about pet loss support (0-50 of 211)

  • You Just Found Out Your Pet Has A Terminal Illness, What Do You Do?
    By: Pamela Behnke | - There are few aspects to this question that need to be addressed. One, is the health and situation your pet is in and its well being. The other is you, your family and anyone who may be affected by this news. Keep in mind, both are very important aspects to consider and both need to be tended to.

    Lets start with your pet. It obviously depends on the status of your pets health and what type of terminal illness has been diagnosed. Depending on the answer to your pets hea ...

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  • Lose Weight With Raw Food Diet!
    By: Vanessa Cyrus | - You have probably heard that eating on a raw food diet can help you to lose weight. You might have some fairly limited ideas about what raw food is, though. It isn't just about fruits and vegetables, for example. There are many seeds, grains and other foods that can be eaten raw and shouldn't be ignored.

    Millet and Alfalfa:

    Millet is often considered to be food for domesticated birds. Alfalfa is also known as a pet food. In fact, rabbits love it. That being the case ...

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  • How To Prevent Skin And Coat Problem In Your Pet
    By: Otc Vet Meds | - How to Prevent Skin and Coat problem in your pet
    The Skin and Coat of your pet often reflects the general health of the pet. A smooth infection less shiny skin and coat of your pet gives the sign that your pet is healthy. Proper Nutritious food, plays a very important role in keeping up with the general health including the skin and coat of the pet. An excess or deficiency of any nutrients in the pet may lead to many problems in your beloved pet. At the same time grooming is equally import ...

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  • Coping With The Loss Of A Pet
    By: Jeffrey Weber | - Many people consider their pet to be a close friend or a member of the family. For many pet owners their pet may be the only family they have. These pet owners know the incredible pain and sense of loss when their beloved pet passes. In this article we will discuss ways to cope with those feelings.

    It is important to acknowledge your feelings. In the time your pet was with you they became an integral and significant part of your life. Our pets provide us with so many things, a sense ...

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  • Coping With The Loss Of A Pet
    By: Meredith Skristin | -
    Owning an animal used to be only thought-about when it had been required to carry out a purpose like ploughing fields, catching mice and rats or for hunting with. They were seen only as another possession and not something to be overly concerned about once it passed away. But all of that has now modified and owning an animal purely as a pet is way more commonplace and so to has their significance in our lives. We have a tendency to currently think about them as half of the family, to like ...

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  • Helping Children Deal With Pet Loss
    By: Meredith Skristin | -
    Grief is the traditional and natural reaction when a pet has died. Everyone, as well as children perceives loss differently. Grief could be a terribly personal and distinctive experience. One among the most troublesome tasks for grieving kids is to be told how to incorporate the death of a pet into their life and to work out how to travel on living without them.

    Irrespective of their age, kids can expertise shock, denial, confusion, disappointment, anger, blame, withdrawal, wi ...

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  • Tips For Dealing With The Death Of A Pet
    By: Ann Dale | - You've just lost a member of the family. First off, recognize that whether it was a dog, cat, or even a goldfish, your pet was a part of your family just like any other member, and as such you're going to have feelings of loss that are just as strong and real. This is not only okay but completely normal. Allow yourself to grieve!

    The same stages of grief associated with the death of a human loved one apply. These are, respectively, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptan ...

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  • Pet Meds That Can Put The Spring Back In Your Furry Friend's Step
    By: Patricia Catagnus | - It is always difficult to see a beloved pet struggle with health issues. Keep up with the top pet meds that will maintain your best friend's health and happiness.

    D.A.P. Collar

    Sometimes dogs experience stressful situations and are unable to calm down, while some dogs have an anxious disposition overall and need assistance to relax. That's where the D.A.P. Collar steps in. Using the Dog Appeasing Pheromone, this collar copies the pheromone produced by the mother dog whe ...

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  • Know The Obstacle Which Can Keep You From Real Divorce Support?
    By: ProvenDivorceSupport.com | - How to Create the Life You Want After Your Divorce: Characteristics to show you the RIGHT way to create a life of abundance, love, fulfillment, passion, & happiness Part 4: Resolving Distress:

    Before I share with you the challenges for you to overcome in order to develop a strong and secure sense of self, and what you can do to accomplish that task, there's one more aspect of a insecure sense of self I want you to be aware of: Distress.

    When someone with a weakene ...

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  • Discover How To Get The Divorce Support You Want.
    By: ProvenDivorceSupport.com | - How to Recover From Your Divorce: Characteristics to help you create a life of abundant love, passion, & happiness, Part 2:
    Resolving your childhood loses, trauma, wounding, hurts, & deprivations, Pt. 3

    Ok, so now you and I are on the same page. You're beginning to realize, yes, you past IS like a song stuck in your head you don't
    even realize is there, playing over and over again. And as it does it is strongly influencing your thoughts, feelings, choices,

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  • Donna Yuritic, Animal Activist, Provides Relief For Grieving
    By: Niche Media USA | - Donna Yuritic, Animal Activist, Provides Relief for Grieving

    You know them as your pets, but to Donna Rae Yuriticordained animal chaplainour furry, feathered and scaled friends are more than something we own. They are our animal companions.

    The word animal comes from the Latin root which means soul, explains Yuritic, a professional tennis player, animal advocate and philanthropist. They are sentient bei ...

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  • Pet Supplements Gaining In Popularity
    By: Kevin A | - According to reports published in Nutraceuticals World and by the National Animal Supplement Council, the pet supplement industry as a whole has grown 15 percent annually since 2000 and is currently worth more than $1.3 billion. In addition, Simmons Market Research Bureau recently reported that 17 percent of all cat and dog owners give their pet(s) some form of supplemental nutrition. Why you may ask? Because many of the health conditions that plague humans are also prevalent amongst pets! Fo ...
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  • Choosing The Perfect Urn For Your Cherished Pet
    By: Sachin Kumar Airan | - Nowadays, people find it hard to reduce their life's stress, tension, and pressures. They choose to enroll in one of the fitness programs after office hours, do some relaxing exercises like yoga, or just walk until their hips and feet hurt. What most people don't know is that they can reduce stress just by owning a pet.

    Dogs, cats, and birds are common choices for house pets. Studies show that, like humans, pets can provide happiness and relaxation, as well as bust tension that's us ...

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  • How To Cope With Grief Of Pet Loss - 5 Tips
    By: Sachin Kumar Airan | - For many people, a pet becomes part of the family. Since they are such a part of your life, losing a pet can be traumatic and painful. No doubt, your pet was always there for you, ready to greet you at the door and to love you unconditionally. More than likely, you devoted a large part of your time to your pet, taking your pet for walks, feeding your pet, and enjoying their unique personality. When this bond is broken, it can be very difficult to get over the loss. If you have lost a pet, here a ...
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  • How To Overcome Tragedy And Loss
    By: Pat Heydlauff | - Has the loss of a loved one, a major physical or financial tragedy or a global disaster brought your world to a screeching halt? Are you finding it hard to deal with the emotional rollercoaster, blaming yourself and feeling anger and helplessness all at the same time?

    Loss from a major natural disaster like the Haiti earthquake, the genocidal killing of millions due to the politics of war or a mine collapse killing dozens of minors will make the average person feel down, depressed a ...

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  • Natural Health Products Are Good For Your Pets
    By: Stephen Daniels | - The average veterinarian visit can be quite expensive, especially if there are multiple pets in the home. While long-term and serious problems should be treated under veterinarian care, there are many alternative treatments, including herbal and natural pet products that can be administered at home to ease the symptoms of common problems. Using herbs to support animals' entire systems can help strengthen their immune systems, extend their lives and make them less prone to developing degenerative ...
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  • Care For A Pet? Visit The Animal Hospital Ladera Ranch
    By: kathleenchester | -



    The need for awareness of animal care and welfare of pets is well recognized. There are many people who have pets-some have dogs and cats. While it is important to take care of the animals, families that have growing children need to act with some extra responsibility. Even service animals need care at appropriate times. No matter how much training the family gives to the pet there are chances that the pet can fall ill and on being taken to the clinic one is shocked ...

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  • Items For Gift Baskets For Pet Loss
    By: Kali Winters | - Each person handles loss differently and the loss of a pet is no exception. A simple gift basket containing several sentimental items is a wonderful way to show someone you care and extend your deepest sympathies for his loss.

    A Memory Box
    A memory box is a wonderful item to include in a gift basket for pet loss. It can hold photos of the pet, the pet's collar and certificates of birth and/or death. Often times a pet owner will keep some of her pet's personal items and having ...

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  • Dealing With Loss Of Pet - 4 Steps To Helping A Senior Cope With Death Of A Pet
    By: Deborah A. | - As a person ages and begins to lose their support system of close friends and relatives, having the friendship of a pet can help make their life more worthwhile. Caring for and feeling the love of a pet may make it easier for a senior to cope with many facets of their life. The love of a valued pet can help an older adult better handle personal illness, provide a sense of purpose, and help fill the loneliness, particularly if the individual no longer works. Older adults can lead more robust and ...
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  • Coping With Death Of Pet - 4 Techniques To Help With Your Struggle
    By: Deborah A. | - When an individual you love and care for dies, it is natural to experience the emotions of sadness and heartache. You gratefully accept the support and sympathy that your family and friends give you. Unfortunately, you may find that the very people you thought you could count on are not as understanding when a pet dies and do not appreciate the grief you are going through. They may think it is unreasonable to get so wrapped up in the emotions, saying "it is just a pet." Coping with your pets' de ...
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  • Grieving A Pet Loss - 3 Tips To Assist You In The Grieving Process
    By: Deborah A. | - Losing a pet can be a heartbreaking experience. For those of us who share their life with a beloved pet, grieving a pet loss can be very agonizing. You may notice physical symptoms such as having a poor appetite, difficulty sleeping, or little energy.

    If you had a strong, emotional relationship with your pet, your feelings of hurt may startle you. For those who have deeply cared for their pet, the loss can seem every bit as overwhelming as the death of a human. When you consider tha ...

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  • Identifying And Curing Pet Allergies
    By: Dee Braun | - When your pet is reacting to an allergy it means that a foreign substance has entered their bodies. Flea saliva, pollen, foods and insect bites are the most common reasons why pets have allergic reactions.

    When the immune system notices the foreign body it releases antibodies that, in turn, cause mast cells to release histamine into your pets blood. Histamine is the chemical that is produced to fight off any foreign invaders.

    Other conditions can be aggravated by al ...

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  • The Pros & Cons Of Burial In A Pet Cemetery
    By: Colleen Mihelich | - After losing a beloved pet, we inevitably have to deal with the practical and difficult matter of figuring out what to do with our pet's remains. Many choose a traditional pet burial, an ideal choice for creating a formal, outdoor place that you can visit to reflect fondly on the memories you shared with your pet.

    Some people choose to bury their pet in their backyard, but it is important to understand the process and requirements of backyard pet burial. Research the rules and regul ...

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  • Tips For Decorating Your Pet Memorial Marker
    By: Colleen Mihelich | - The experience of losing and having to bury a pet is nothing short of traumatic. After all, pets are a part of your family and many people feel the loss every bit as much as they do if they lose a person in their life. For this reason, many people opt to plan memorial services and funerals for their pets, to honor and share their pet's life and loss with the people around them. This is a critical step in the healing process.

    When planning a pet memorial ceremony, there are many smal ...

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 ...
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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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