Death and bereavement.
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.
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Montclair Veterinary Clinic and Hospital, Oakland, California 94611.
D000818:Animals; D001601:Bereavement; D003643:Death; D006117:Grief; D001841:Human-Animal Bond; D006801:Humans