Saturday, September 9, 2017

How To Deal With A Recently Deceased Pet

By Jerry Hughes


Ever since some animals started to become domesticated and taken inside households as pets, a special bond has been created between these animals and the human beings that take care of them. As time went on, more of them were domesticated and became a part of families. In fact, there are varied reasons for taking care of them and most often, it is to have them as companions in your life.

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.

Whether your pet has fallen extremely ill or has become weak because of their age, you are usually able to tell when they are about to die. Their health usually deteriorates, and they start to lose energy quickly, or may even refuse to eat their meals and drink water. At this point, you need to begin preparing them, as well as yourself with their eventual passing.

During this period, find enough time to spend with them as much as you can. Remember, they will not be around in this world for along, which means your moments with them have become increasingly limited as the days pass. You do not want to miss the opportunity to create some new memories together before they die, just because you were busy with work or other responsibilities.

During this time, take some pictures of them and you together. Have them printed out and framed to hand on your wall, or perhaps to display on your desk at work. This will serve as an image to remember them by, and to help remind you of how strong your bond with them was.

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.

Once you realize that the period has come to part with them, do not neglect to say your goodbyes no matter how hard it may be for you to do so. Your friends and family may also feel the same way, and some people will decide to do it as a group to lessen the burden of the pain that they feel. However, take some time to say your goodbyes alone and convey to your pet how much they have meant to you for their whole lives.

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.

After a certain time period, you will begin to accept their death and start taking steps to move on with life. While they may be gone, they will forever remain in your heart and give you comfort when you feel saddened. Remember, your pet took joy and pride when they felt you were at your happiest, which means you should try your best to do so.




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