By Ronnie Casey For those of us who believe our pets are part of our family, deciding when to euthanize a pet is the hardest decision a guardian will ever have make. It is, without a doubt, the ultimate anguish we must endure for our adored companions. How, then, do we help our furry friends …
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You Don’t Ask Your Doctor to Make Your Final Arrangements, So Why Are You Letting Your Veterinarian Make Your Pet’s? Questions about Pet Cremation You Need to Ask Your Veterinarian When a pet dies, many pet owners are fine letting their veterinarian handle the arrangements for their pet’s body for them. In the past, …
One of the most difficult parts of losing a family pet is breaking the news to the kids. Choose a private place to tell the kids about the loss where they feel safe to express emotions. Base the amount of details you share about the situation on their age and let their questions be your …
Most “Pet Parents” feel a level of guilt after the passing of their pet no matter how much medical care, support and love they provided for them. Moira Anderson Allen, M. ED, has written an excellent article with some helpful pointers on how to manage the grief associated with the death of a beloved pet. …