Things You Can do to Survive That Time Right After a Pet Loss

By Barry Mcgee

How do you survive that time right after you lose your pet? The time when your loved one is gone, and you don�t feel like entering the real world again? Pet loss affects all of us differently, but there are some things that you can do to help make the time go by a bit easier.

Eat. Often people get so wrapped up in their grief that they forget to eat. Eating is necessary to fuel your body. Pick up something light and try to get it down. Soup is often a wonderful comfort food. It�s light on the stomach and will warm you from the inside out.

Cuddle. If you have another animal, give it some extra attention. Chances are it�s missing your other pet as well. If you don�t have an another pet, cuddle up on your bed with a heating pad and a stuffed animal.

Decisions. The time right after you�ve lost a pet is a very vulnerable one for most pet owners, so try to avoid making any rash decisions. This can be from throwing your pet�s toys or bedding away, to getting another pet. Avoid making any decisions until the grief has lessened.

Cry. This may sound easy, but some people absolutely refuse to cry after they�ve lost a loved one. It doesn�t matter that your friend had four legs instead of two: cry until you can�t cry any longer. Your body needs the release.

Talk. Talk about your loved one. Talk about them to other people who knew them, or to strangers who know what you�re going through. Finding a place online to talk, such as Pet-loss-memorials.com, is a great way to discuss your beloved with people who truly care.

Losing a pet is never easy, but know that, in time, things will not look quite as bleak.

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