Losing a beloved companion can be utterly heartbreaking, and anyone who has lost their best friend can no doubt attest to this.
Dealing with grief is something we all have to go through at various stages of our lives.
So how do we deal with the loss of a pet?
What exactly is grief and what is anticipatory grief? What are the typical stages of grief? How does one go about reaching out for help from others? What are the benefits of reaching out to a neutral, third-party professional? How do children handle grief? What are some of the ways we can help someone who is dealing with the loss of a pet? What are some feelings that may arise when getting a new pet following the loss of an old pet?
Join Brett the Vet and special guest Fiona Koenig, a grief counsellor, as they discuss answers to these questions and more.
This episode is the final in a 3-part mini-series on dealing with the last chapter in a pet’s life. It can be an uncomfortable subject to talk about, but the more informed we are, the better we are able to deal with these trying times. Enjoy the conversation!
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