Learn about Ways to Prepare for Your Pet’s Passing
Even though losing a pet is never easy, being prepared for it beforehand can lessen your mental and emotional pain. Here are four strategies for assisting with grieving and preparing for the eventual loss of your pet.
#1: Assess your pet’s quality of life
Although they can’t express it to you, pets can show poor physical and mental health signs. Using a quality of life scale, you can evaluate your pet’s well-being as they age or decline due to a chronic medical condition. The quality of life scale enables you to assess your pet objectively and can assist in determining whether they are in pain.
#2: Decide when to schedule your pet’s euthanasia
While an unexpected pet death relieves you of determining when—and if—euthanasia is the best course of action, you might wonder if you overlooked your pet’s illness; on the other hand, deciding when to plan euthanasia and when your pet is ready to pass away is never easy. Humane euthanasia, however, can be your final act of love for your suffering pet. Keep in mind that few pets pass away gently while they are sleeping.
#3: Discuss how to care for your pet’s body
You might not be ready for your pet’s aftercare when they pass away. If you know your pet’s passing is near, discussing how you want to handle their body can reduce your worry. It’s common to choose cremation, and you can decide to get your pet’s cremated remains. Aquamation is becoming increasingly well-liked as a form of post-care, although it is still not readily accessible.
#4: Rely on grief support groups to process your pet’s death
Reach out to support groups in addition to relying on your loved ones and friends during this difficult time. Numerous veterinary schools provide pet loss support hotlines, and many pet bereavement groups on social media may suit your particular circumstance. You never have to go through grief on your own.
If your pet’s health or happiness is deteriorating, ask our staff for assistance in determining their quality of life and making arrangements for their eventual passing.