Everyone who has pets is united by one thing - the joy of communicating with an animal and sadness after its loss. It is sometimes difficult to survive the death of a pet, but it is necessary to accept and survive this event.
All dogs go to heaven after death
Incredibly, the title of the popular cartoon hides an opinion that has helped many people. Naturally, in the first hours and days after the loss of a pet, there is little that can comfort you. However, some psychologists recommend trying to "think good" right away. If the animal was sick for a long time, one can imagine how it stopped suffering and ended up among its relatives. An elderly dog that could no longer run and frolic, now, perhaps, behaves like a puppy. An owner who has experienced stress after losing his friend can imagine any picture - a feline country, where everyone has a bowl of treats next to them, or a forest full of adventures and holes, where a terrier who loves walking will be happy. There are no barriers to imagine the world in which the deceased animal is now. The main thing is to try to imagine that he feels good and calm there.
At first, it is advisable, if not to give, then at least remove from the visibility zone all objects that may be associated with the dead animal. After the pain of the loss has subsided a little, you can decide what to do with them. In the meantime, a person who has stopped their eyes on a dog's leash or toy will only experience stress over and over again. You should not reckon with mental wounds by spending hours looking at photos and videos of a deceased tailed or mustachioed friend.
There is no need to be afraid of tears - because sometimes a dog or cat can become a real friend, companion and companion. The main thing is not to let yourself "get bogged down" in this state for a long time. Nothing can be changed, you just need to survive the loss. When remembering a friend, you should also focus on the good and enjoyable moments. The animal has lived a long and happy life next to its beloved owner - and this is the most important thing.
According to a number of psychologists, having drawn up a plan for several days and densely filling your life with events, without leaving yourself the opportunity to be sad, you can quickly survive the loss.
If a pet dies in an accident in its prime, it can be very difficult for the owner to console himself. However, not everything depends on us, it is necessary to accept and survive what happened. You should not sit for days on end, sorting through photos of a deceased friend. No matter how difficult it may seem, you need to meet with friends, walk and lead an active lifestyle.
How to explain the death of a pet to a child
For some children, the first idea of death is formed precisely after the death of a cat or dog. Therefore, a lot depends on the parents - how to explain to the child what happened, so as not to scare and reassure. One of the options is also a "fairyland", where all animals go after death. You can also talk about reincarnation, when a cat or dog, which has delighted one family for so long, will someday appear with another boy or girl, where he will learn new games and fun.
There are quite a few options for how you can tell the kids about this sad event. The choice of a specific method depends only on the age of the child and the worldview of the parents.
When to make a new four-legged friend
How many people, so many opinions. So in this matter - someone seeks to switch to a new pet as soon as possible, while others, intending to "remain faithful" to the deceased cat or dog, do not want to have pets in the future at all. There is no universal advice in this case, it is only important to remember that a measure is needed in everything - if the sadness drags on, and a person cannot recover after the death of a pet, it is necessary to seek help from specialists.
