In "Pet Death", Dr. Straub addresses issues and feelings commonly encountered after the death of a pet. Practical guidelines are provided for coping with feelings of loss and sorrow. Many questions arise from the difficult topic of euthanasia, and in this book, the medical aspect of this procedure is explained in plain language. "Are your other pets grieving?" and "Should I get another pet right away?" are other questions addressed. Dr. Straub and others openly share their personal accounts of pet loss.
Introduction
CHAPTER 1 The Bond between Human and Pet
CHAPTER 2 When a Pet Dies Suddenly
CHAPTER 3 When a Pet is Euthanized
CHAPTER 4 Telling the Children
CHAPTER 5 When the Pet is a Companion
CHAPTER 6 The Grief Process
CHAPTER 7 Coping with the Loss of Your Pet
CHAPTER 8 Helping the Bereaved Pet Owner
CHAPTER 9 Dealing with Guilt
CHAPTER 10 Do Pets Grieve?
CHAPTER 11 Final Farewells
CHAPTER 12 Pets and Spirituality
CHAPTER 13 Getting Another Pet
CHAPTER 14 Animal Abuse
CHAPTER 15 Healing Activities
CHAPTER 16 Happy Endings
Glossary
Sources of Support
Magazines, Journals, and Newsletters
Pet Memorabilia
Bibliography
Epilogue
Index
Biography
Helene Sandra Straub
