{"id":4092,"date":"2020-11-07T20:51:12","date_gmt":"2020-11-07T20:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/findpetgps.com\/blog\/how-to-face-the-death-of-your-pet\/"},"modified":"2020-11-17T18:35:11","modified_gmt":"2020-11-17T18:35:11","slug":"how-to-face-the-death-of-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/findpetgps.com\/en\/blog\/2020\/11\/07\/how-to-face-the-death-of-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to face the death of your pet?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There is no doubt that the bond we form with our furry friends is strong and their loss can hurt as much or more than that of a relative. It is not something to be ashamed of, your pain is real. We will share some tips for face the death of your pet<\/strong> that will be of great help to you during this difficult moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A study from the University of Hawaii, which analyzed the grief of owners when losing their pets, showed that the 30% have a common grieving period of approximately 6 months<\/strong> , while for 12% it represents an important traumatic event in their lives.<\/p>\n\n

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Tips to deal with the death of your pet<\/h2>\n\n

1-face your pain<\/h3>\n\n

It is possible that at the first moment you will be in shock, it is a common stage of grief where we unconsciously deny facing reality<\/strong> . Gather your things and when the time comes, allow yourself to release all those emotions in private or with the help of others.<\/p>\n\n

2-Perform a ritual<\/h3>\n\n

The rituals are excellent to close cycles and help to overcome, you can make a small funeral that honors the moments you shared together. Say goodbye to your friend and any feelings of anger or guilt that may be invading you.<\/p>\n\n

3-Don’t be afraid to ask for help<\/h3>\n\n

If you think that the pain is over you and does not allow you to perform your duties efficiently, even after several months have passed, it is time to seek professional help.<\/strong> Talk to friends, write, connect with others in the same situation. Don’t forget to take care of yourself, you also matter.<\/p>\n\n

We all deal with grief differently, don’t feel bad if you think it’s taking too long or hurting too much. Celebrate the decisions you make for your well-being and don’t blame yourself for being okay.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

We hope that our advice on how to face the death of your pet<\/em> have helped.<\/p>\n\n

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