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Carol Bryant coping with the death of your pet
Interviews

Finding Comfort When Your Pet Dies

What would your pet want you to do when he or she passes? How do you begin to mend the hole in your heart? Like many of us, dog mom Carol Bryant has lived through it and come out the other side with much to share about how to live in the moment and find needed comfort and support.
6 min read
Moira Allen - coping when your pet passes
Interviews

Caring for Your Heart When Your Pet Passes

Is there a way to help ease the pain while caring for your end-of-life pet, and once he or she is gone? Find out how creating a memorial in honor of your pet can help, along with other tips for caring for yourself, including dealing with feelings of guilt and grief if you have chosen euthanasia.
8 min read
Dr. Dani McVety, founder and CEO of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
Interviews

How to Know When It's Time to Say Goodbye to Your Pet

This may be the most difficult question you'll ever have to answer during your pet's lifetime, and the right answer depends on many factors. Just as quality of life matters for your dog or cat, so does a good quality death. This source can help provide the answers and support you need.
8 min read
how well can you read animal emotions
Special Species

How Well Can You 'Read' Animal Emotions?

Could there be a shared emotional system among mammals of different species that allows us to understand 'animal talk' of other species? Are you a 'natural' at animal talk? This study shows who may be most likely to correctly read and best understand the emotions of animals.
4 min read
pet dental treats
Dog Tips

Popular Pet Dental Products Can Contain Tumor-Causing Agents

The FDA still permits the use of harmful chemicals in these pet products because they're used in low doses. But pets are often fed these day in and day out for months, years, or a lifetime and the chemicals can build up in their bodies. Three popular products and 6 ingredients to avoid.
5 min read
memorial ideas for dogs
Dog Tips

30 Ways to Keep Your Dog's Love, Memories and Legacy Alive

The death of a dog is a heartbreaking event, leaving many owners to struggle afterwards to make sense of life. While you can't bring your pet back, you can honor his or her life through words, actions and tributes. Here are 30 ideas for keeping your dog's memories and love alive.
8 min read