The humane society of the united states.
Coping with loss of cat.
I think the loss of a pet and the grief process that follows is one of the hardest most intense.
Due to the coronavirus crisis we have had to make changes to our current services.
But with patience and gentle self care there are things that you and your family can do to ease the pain and grief of losing your cat.
Rituals like a funeral can be helpful in coping with the death of a cat.
The pain associated with such a loss can be devastating whether the loss is sudden or has long been expected.
Posted feb 19 2017.
Coping with the loss of a cat can be devastating.
Grieving for traumatic pet loss experiencing the death of a pet can come without notice here s how to cope.
When the cat that has died was a constant in your daily life it can be very hard to get through your day without them.
For example you could hold a small memorial service with close family members and bury your cat s remains.
Our cats are our companions and a constant presence.
Even when we understand that our cat s life will end our response can be significant when this time comes.
This will allow you and your family to openly express your feelings regarding the loss of your pet cat.
Losing a cat can be a life changing event one that can be as difficult as the loss of a human companion.
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Coping with the pain of your cat dying can be one of the most difficult things you ll face.
But learning to recognize and deal with the situation is an important part of managing the loss of your cat.
You will also be able to say your last goodbyes to your cat.
In fact i m going through it and grieving as i write this.