No one wants to think about pet loss. Pets are part of your family, and it’s a scientific fact that pets reduce stress in our lives. Studies have shown the stress hormone cortisol greatly lessens after interacting with a pet. It’s their sweet nature that tugs at human heartstrings and causes us to want to love them […]
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People experience immense grief over the loss of a pet and share the same grief stages as when they lose any close friend or family member. Grieving pets is a deep and personal experience that takes time. If you’re grieving a pet, memorializing their life can help you cope with the loss. Read on and learn what you can
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It is true; pets grieve the loss of both human and non-human companions. Your dog or cat may be perceptive to your mood so when you are sad, they will also demonstrate sadness. When another pet in the home dies, it can impact the social hierarchy of the pets and cause behavioral changes in the remaining
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Pets can be an important member of the family. However, that can make it even harder when you have to say goodbye. When your pet has reached the end of its life, the grief you feel is real. Here are some things to remember to bring you comfort as you mourn the loss of your
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Your pet became part of the family the day you brought her home. Your dog, cat, or other pet may even be older than your children. When you think about it from this perspective, it means your kids have never known life without the family pet. Now that your furry friend is aging, you know
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