Navigating Pet Loss with BJ Miller and Emilie Ravn
Our podcast is hosted on Spotify and Anchor.
Our pets hold a special place in our lives. They are companions without judgement, and embody the idea of loving unconditionally. So when they become sick and die, it can be overwhelming on a level that doesn't feel fully appreciated or understood by the society around us. We will discuss difficult emotions, what you can do for your pet when they have a serious illness and how to cope after the loss.
Show Notes:
0:00 Introduction
4:35 Noticing changes in behavior in your pet
9:59 Understanding treatments and comfort care for chronically ill and older pets
19:00 Ensuring quality of life for both pets, and owners
26:50 The importance of our pets in our lives and as part of our family
31:28 Dealing with projections from people who may not understand the loss of a pet
37:47 Dealing with grief due to the loss of a pet
40:45 How can we help other pets when one is sick in a household with multiple pets?
43:48 How much should children be included in the process with an aging or dying pet?
47:20 How to deal with extreme grief after the loss of a pet who has been part of a family for decades?
52:00 Thoughts on bringing a young pet into the home when you already have a senior pet?
55:30 What is the process of putting down an animal? How can we make it less clinical and more spiritual?
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