How to Help a Dog Suffering After the Death of Its Owner: Don't Wait for It to Go Away on Its Own

27.01.2023 09:49

The loss of a beloved owner is always a huge stress for a pet.

In most cases, the only way to relieve a dog's suffering is with medication. Important: sedatives should be prescribed by a veterinarian.

Do not try to give your animal valerian or motherwort and do not give it Corvalol - medications intended for people can only harm the dog.

Special medications have long been created for man's four-legged friends that help reduce stress levels.

In addition, there are several other ways that will help out in such a difficult situation. For example, you can offer the dog some thing of the deceased owner - the pet will feel his smell, and he will have the feeling that the owner is nearby.

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Try to distract your dog by increasing the frequency of walks, the level of exercise, and the amount of play.

At the same time, choose the most active and fun entertainment possible.

It will be easier for the dog if there are familiar people around it who treat it well.

However, the most important recommendation in case of severe stress is to show the animal to the vet - if you sit and wait for the situation to correct itself, it is possible that the dog will follow its owner.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Internet resource editor