Euthanasia: Saying Goodbye To Your Pet

Pet euthanasia is the process of putting a pet to sleep peacefully, and knowing what happens beforehand can make a hard day a little easier. Your vet will talk through your pet's quality of life, explain what happens before, during and after the appointment, and go through the memorial options open to you. Some goodbyes are planned. Some are not.

Pet Loss: Do Pets Grieve When Another Pet Dies?

Pets can grieve when another pet in the home dies. Surviving dogs and cats often eat less, sleep differently, search the house, and ask for more attention in the weeks after a loss. Researchers are careful about the word grief, but the behaviour changes are real, measured, and usually temporary.