Losing a pet can be as painful as losing a loved one. Understanding the clinical relevance of this bond, even before loss occurs, can help inform more compassionate clinical work.

(WCVB) -- Grieving the loss of a pet? You may be surprised to learn there's a nationwide hotline that could help. It's offered by the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. For ...

A UK study found that some pet owners develop prolonged grief disorder after the death of a pet, with symptoms mirroring those seen after human bereavement. View on euronews ...

No one ever wants to think about losing their pet, but knowing how to cope with the loss of a pet can help when making those difficult goodbyes. Losing a pet can be a lonely and confusing time for ...

New research finds pet loss can trigger prolonged grief symptoms comparable to human bereavement ...

You aren’t going to want to read this story. Nobody wants to think of their pet dying. If your old pup is curled on the sofa next to you or your beloved cat is making biscuits on your shoulder, your ...

Welcome to Pet Peeves, a monthly series that aims to provide pet care solutions and expert advice for challenging scenarios that involve your beloved animal companions. Losing a pet can be an ...

Did you know the Seattle Humane Society offers weekly pet loss support sessions? Seattle Humane Society’s weekly sessions offer support and resources to help with the loss of a pet. Pet Loss Support ...

Had he lived, my pet budgie Jiminy would have been eight years old this week. His health had been in decline this year, with no options for treatment, and it was up to my partner and I to decide when ...

PARIS, France — Even months later, the pain of losing a pet can still hit without warning. The trigger might be noticing — again, for the umpteenth time — how empty the house feels since your cat died ...

Erica Lee said words can't describe what she felt when she lost her beloved dog, Chief. "Chief was the best dog ever, he was very sweet, loving--I was heartbroken." Luckily, Lee's company allowed her ...