Thursday, September 7, 2017

Useful Tips In Dealing With A Recently Deceased Pet

By Jerry Hughes


Nowadays, men and women keep pets around for various of reasons. Some get it for companionship, others for security reasons, while some for more practical functions. For instance, blind people might get a guide dog to aid them in their day to day lives. Families also commonly adopt animals to keep as pets and treat them as part of their family.

Following this logic, it is highly understandable for owners to feel saddened by the death of their beloved animal. Often times, these animals are treated as members of the family, so when they begin to lose their health or dies in an unfortunate accident, it can be hard on the people who have taken care of them for a while. Found below are some tips in how to deal with a Recently Deceased Pet.

There are many determining factors as to why pets pass away. It could be due to a debilitating illness, perhaps they have grown too old, or was simply involved in an unprecedented accident of some sort. Whichever the cause of their death may be, it will all hurt the same. Usually, when they are sick or old, you are able to tell in the many signs they begin to show you, such as eating less or refusal to get up and engage with others.

Take note, they will not be around in your life much longer, which means you should find the energy to be around them as much as you are able to. Do some fun activities that you think they might enjoy, or prepare a meal for them that they love. Use the available time you have left to create new memories and use it as a chance to make them happy in exchange for all the happiness they have given you.

When spending some hours together or engaging in activities, make sure to take some pictures together. This will serve as a remembrance of your pet, and give you the chance to reminisce upon good times spent with them before their passing. Most often, people will have these pictures framed or printed out and displayed in their homes.

Sometimes when an animal is suffering highly from an illness or due to old age, most veterinarians will suggest giving them an earlier death through euthanasia. There are some instances wherein this would be the best solution, especially when you no longer wish to let your pet suffer and be in constant pain. Whatever your decision may be, it would best to discuss it with your veterinarian.

Before your furry companion leaves your life forever, allow ample time for you to say your goodbyes. This is often the hardest stage because you have become suddenly aware of how little there is left and the fact that you must begin to let go of them. Allow other family members and friends to visit and say their goodbyes as well, to let them feel how loved they are.

Once they are gone, give yourself an enough period to cry and mourn your loss. It is completely normal and valid to feel deeply saddened by the death of a pet, especially when you have shared a bond that cannot be easily broken. Even though it hurts, it is healthy to remember them from time to time and reminisce on all the good times you had instead of the bad.

Once ample time has passed, you will eventually start to accept that they are gone and there is nothing you can do about it now. That is, except to do your best to move on and channel your feelings of sadness into happiness, knowing that they are in a better place and will want you to be happy. Remember, while they may only be a part of your life for a short while, you are their whole life, which means they would not want you to feel sad about their passing.




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