Pet owners consider their pets part of the family. Some people have have just one pet, while some would prefer to have a lot of pets. When a pet dies, it is normal for the owner to grieve, but have you wondered if the other pets in the house also grieve over the loss?
Pets have feelings, too. They have this feeling of grief, just like humans. Domesticated animals are likely to feel grief because they mimic the behavior of their owners or masters, according to Pet Angel.
Grief in pets are commonly seen in dogs and cats. Their grief reaction results to pet depression and sometimes it eventually affects their health. Here are some things that you can do to help your pets cope up with the loss of their fallen comrades.
Establish a new daily routine with your pets
A resident of American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, Katherine Pankratz said, "For pets, consistency and predictability is really important. The previous routine can no longer continue, so developing a new routine can help them be less anxious," according to Stuff.co.nz. In this process, pets may get over the loss in getting used to the new daily routine established.
For pet dogs, giving them a walk in a new place or park is a way of distraction. This will also exercise your dog and a good remedy for dog stress.
For cats, you can also buy a harness designed for them and give them a walk too. Another option to give your cat some distraction is to buy new toys for them to play. There are available cat toys in pets hops that you can buy.
Don't get a new pet right away for replacement
Getting a new pet may not be a solution to your other pets' grief. Just like in humans, trying to fill someone's shoes is not the best solution. Pets also need time to recover from long relationship that was lost. Give them enough time for them to be ready for another new relationship from a new pet.
