The bond we share with our canine friends can offer a deep and loving connection, filled with fun. For many of us the daily schedule of caring for a dog can also become a staple part of our lives, helping build a familiar and enjoyable routine. Losing your pet can therefore be extremely tough so in our latest blog Scientific Nutritional Products takes a look at the hardship of saying goodbye to a canine friend.
As your dog ages they will experience age related changes and this may or may not impact on their quality of life. It is completely normal if your older dog spends more time sleeping and less time playing, or is less agile over time and this simply represents the natural transition into the mature years. However our pets will mask pain and more often than not pain or sickness can progress unbeknown to owners for a period of time in older animals. In the wild if an animal was unwell or injured they would be at risk from predators, so with this in mind pet owners should be diligent in noticing changes to our canines health, eating and exercising patterns.
Our dogs depend on us to care for them and this dependency increases in their twilight years. A critical element of meeting these needs is ensuring veterinary needs are met with regular worming, vaccinations and health checks alongside a high quality diet, and when the time comes sadly being ready to say goodbye.
Often pet owners experience turbulent emotions with the process of saying goodbye with many experiencing guilt and a feeling like they ‘could have done more’. Often it is important to recognise that there can be deterioration which seriously impacts on quality of life or there can be a lack of veterinary care options at the later stages of illness.
Sometimes the death of a dog can be unexpected such as an accident and this can be highly stressful for owners. Seeking support through pet bereavement groups and charities such as The Blue Cross can be helpful for some people.
The aftermath of losing your dog can lead to a real sense of loss, as our beloved four-legged friends will leave us with a huge gap in our hearts. During these difficult times speaking to friends and family members can be helpful and some owners like to commemorate their pet’s life with a memorial service, memory box or by making a donation in their pets name to charity. It can create a lasting connection to have a special photograph or artwork displayed in your home and many talents artists can offer this service. In time the special memories of your canine friend can offer comfort.
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