Anyone who has ever owned a pet has suffered a loss. There is no easy way to explain the feeling of losing a pet. Even a generation ago, our pets were not members of our family as they are today. Whether one owns a dog, cat, bird, rabbit, reptile, there is no easy way to say goodbye. A loss is a true loss. Today, our animals are part of our family. We love them, nurture them, take care of them when they are sick, and in the end, cope with their loss. This is a very sad and emotional time for anyone.
Our pets have became an integral part of our lives in today's society. They are there to love, respect, and accept us no matter what. Our true companions are there to greet us, even if they have left a disaster for us to come home to.
Your veterinarian can play an enormous role in your pet's fate. If your pet is ill, their opinion of treatment options, as well as quality of life, is paramount in their prognosis. It is up to the individual as to what steps they are willing to take. The most difficult decision is when to put your pet to sleep. We all want to believe our pets do not want to leave us; however, one must consider their individual situation. If your pet has been recommended to be put to sleep, and you feel you should not be there, please reconsider, as your beloved will be very grateful that you are there. You will not second guess yourself, and perhaps eventually be glad you were there. Spending as much time with your pet as you can, cherish every moment, and you will not regret it.
Even more tragic is losing your pet unexpectedly. Doing something in your pet's memory can and will help ease the pain. Some choose to cremate their pet, or perhaps bury them in a pet cemetery. If one chooses to bury their pet in the back yard, that is perfectly all right. There is no wrong way to say good-bye to your pet. They are, after all, "Man's Best Friend".
Our pets have became an integral part of our lives in today's society. They are there to love, respect, and accept us no matter what. Our true companions are there to greet us, even if they have left a disaster for us to come home to.
Your veterinarian can play an enormous role in your pet's fate. If your pet is ill, their opinion of treatment options, as well as quality of life, is paramount in their prognosis. It is up to the individual as to what steps they are willing to take. The most difficult decision is when to put your pet to sleep. We all want to believe our pets do not want to leave us; however, one must consider their individual situation. If your pet has been recommended to be put to sleep, and you feel you should not be there, please reconsider, as your beloved will be very grateful that you are there. You will not second guess yourself, and perhaps eventually be glad you were there. Spending as much time with your pet as you can, cherish every moment, and you will not regret it.
Even more tragic is losing your pet unexpectedly. Doing something in your pet's memory can and will help ease the pain. Some choose to cremate their pet, or perhaps bury them in a pet cemetery. If one chooses to bury their pet in the back yard, that is perfectly all right. There is no wrong way to say good-bye to your pet. They are, after all, "Man's Best Friend".
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