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 ...
The percent of Americans who say their pets are “part of their family” has jumped in the past two decades from about 80% to ...
Losing a pet is the first time many children encounter death. The experience can become an opportunity for profound emotional learning and influence how young people understand and process grief when ...
Loss of a pet falls into what researchers call disenfranchised grief in which the pain is often minimized or discounted. Claudia Luna/iStock via Getty Images Plus I saw it firsthand after my cat ...
Losing a pet can be just as difficult as losing a family member, and feelings of sadness, loneliness and isolation are all very common. If you live in a multi-pet household, it can also be a ...
A study has found that the grief felt when a pet dies can sometimes be as great and deep as the sorrow experienced when losing a family member. This is a scientific confirmation of an experience many ...