My first major loss in life to death, believe it or not, was the
death of my Shih Tzu puppy at 6 months, who had been fully vaccinated and
contracted parvo and died. I was sick and crying for days.
The vet tried, but he could not save her life. Often, the death of a pet is the first major loss experienced by children as well. The pain and grief of losing a pet is as profound as the death of a person.
I was working a little part time job at a local donut shop when my little Ginger died. I remember standing in front of customers giving them their choice of donuts and could not hold back the tears. I also worked a full time job and for days I could not stop crying.
While she was in treatment at the vet's office, which lasted about 3 days, I would visit her, and when she saw me, she would try so hard to sit up and come to me, but too weak. She always perked up when she saw me. It was the saddest thing I ever went through in my life.
How to Talk to Kids about pet loss: Have you ever heard stories of how parents would tell their children "Oh, Fluffy just ran away?" For many years this was the accepted way of dealing with pet's death. It was a form of denial. This method deprives children of the opportunity to mourn. I knew exactly what happened to my Ginger and went through the grieving process until healing began to set in.
We should also be direct with children. Children under five may not understand that death is permanent. It is normal for them to ask many times when their pet is coming back even after you tell them the pet has died.
Be reassuring. It is natural for death to cause anxiety in children. Children may even experience nightmares. Reassure them and be there for them. It shows the child that they can trust their family even in sad times.
Allow children to be present. This depends upon your own comfort level, but when at all possible allow children to be present during an euthanasia process. Children are curious, accepting and often a very big comfort to their grieving parents. It is healthy for them to see how peaceful the dying process can be.
Allow children to grieve. Children can express themselves during the grieving process in many ways, by talking, drawing pictures, having a ceremony. Have a celebration of life for the dog, such as creating photo collages or poems or favorite foods of the dog. Some families hold official funeral services for their pets. It is good for the kids to know that memories and love do not end when the body is gone.
Dogs and cats understand death. They miss the one that died. They sense the change that has taken place. They most likely experience some confusion just as children. Comfort your remaining pets just as you would your child.
The loss of a beloved pet is a terrible thing. There is no need to try and push aside the feelings of loss and the sadness the loss created, not to be mention the now empty place in your home. Allow yourself time to mourn the loss of your friend, the loss of the joy the pet brought to your family, and the time in your life that they signified.. Many areas offer pet loss support groups. There is no specific timeline for the grieving process to end. Some people grieve for months or even years.
A good pet loss resource for pet parents is "The Loss of a Pet" by Wallace Sife.
Join our Life's Abundance Home Business Team, and help pets to live healthier, longer lives. It may help your grieving process to know you are helping other pets. Use our products.
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The vet tried, but he could not save her life. Often, the death of a pet is the first major loss experienced by children as well. The pain and grief of losing a pet is as profound as the death of a person.
I was working a little part time job at a local donut shop when my little Ginger died. I remember standing in front of customers giving them their choice of donuts and could not hold back the tears. I also worked a full time job and for days I could not stop crying.
While she was in treatment at the vet's office, which lasted about 3 days, I would visit her, and when she saw me, she would try so hard to sit up and come to me, but too weak. She always perked up when she saw me. It was the saddest thing I ever went through in my life.
How to Talk to Kids about pet loss: Have you ever heard stories of how parents would tell their children "Oh, Fluffy just ran away?" For many years this was the accepted way of dealing with pet's death. It was a form of denial. This method deprives children of the opportunity to mourn. I knew exactly what happened to my Ginger and went through the grieving process until healing began to set in.
We should also be direct with children. Children under five may not understand that death is permanent. It is normal for them to ask many times when their pet is coming back even after you tell them the pet has died.
Be reassuring. It is natural for death to cause anxiety in children. Children may even experience nightmares. Reassure them and be there for them. It shows the child that they can trust their family even in sad times.
Allow children to be present. This depends upon your own comfort level, but when at all possible allow children to be present during an euthanasia process. Children are curious, accepting and often a very big comfort to their grieving parents. It is healthy for them to see how peaceful the dying process can be.
Allow children to grieve. Children can express themselves during the grieving process in many ways, by talking, drawing pictures, having a ceremony. Have a celebration of life for the dog, such as creating photo collages or poems or favorite foods of the dog. Some families hold official funeral services for their pets. It is good for the kids to know that memories and love do not end when the body is gone.
Dogs and cats understand death. They miss the one that died. They sense the change that has taken place. They most likely experience some confusion just as children. Comfort your remaining pets just as you would your child.
The loss of a beloved pet is a terrible thing. There is no need to try and push aside the feelings of loss and the sadness the loss created, not to be mention the now empty place in your home. Allow yourself time to mourn the loss of your friend, the loss of the joy the pet brought to your family, and the time in your life that they signified.. Many areas offer pet loss support groups. There is no specific timeline for the grieving process to end. Some people grieve for months or even years.
A good pet loss resource for pet parents is "The Loss of a Pet" by Wallace Sife.
Join our Life's Abundance Home Business Team, and help pets to live healthier, longer lives. It may help your grieving process to know you are helping other pets. Use our products.
If you are impressed with our products, just wait until you hear about our income opportunity.
You might be surprised to learn that you can earn a substantial income from selling our health-promoting products. There's never been a more exciting time to sign-up as a Life's Abundance Field Representative. With new product releases on the horizon, you will find more ways to reach new customers and net serious wages unlike working that 9 to 5 job with a boss that turns your stomach raw on a daily basis.
A Life's Abundance home business may be just the perfect solution for you.
As a Life's Abundance rep, I specialize in helping people from all walks of life generate income by using and recommending our products while at the same time helping pets and humans live longer, healthier lives.
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