title: Death and bereavement.
abstract: This chapter addresses normal and abnormal grief reactions, the stages of grief and mourning, and the different types of emotional support available to clients who have lost a pet. Also included is a brief list of suggestions for helping the veterinarian counsel those persons who may have an especially difficult task in accepting a pet's death: children and solitary adults.
authors.affiliation: Montclair Veterinary Clinic and Hospital, Oakland, California 94611.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Harris
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001601:Bereavement; D003643:Death; D006117:Grief; D001841:Human-Animal Bond; D006801:Humans