Miss Squeak Talks Chihuahuas and Stuff,

Okay Miss Mildred and I Miss Squeak are back to have a 

little chat about her breed and a few fun facts on where the breed came from and some other fun stuff. So after my holiday away in Bali with my Monster I was greeted at the airport by my older brother Les my son Zachary and of course my sweet little 

Miss Mildred who was extremely excited to see me yay! I had a wonderful time yet I was very nervous about leaving her while we were away I had a very big cry and got on the plane I know bugga huh But a lot of people suffer with anxiety like myself  so I thought i would share a little bit more about myself as well talking about my furbabys and giving tips, tricks and helpful hints ! I hope you all don't mind? Now lets get strted !

Chihuahuas are the tiniest furbaby dogs within the world, however they’re additionally the first to forget simply how little they really are! Their personalities are sometimes a lot of larger than their little frames so is their confidence level. You’ll realize these animated pups (and their loveably giant ears and big eyes) playing with even the largest dogs. They’re from hot  and sunny Mexico and are small enough to get chilly quickly, so they like to curl up within the sunniest spot within the house. If you keep a blanket out for your Chihuahua, you’re likely to find them trying ridiculously cute curled up within it.

HISTORY

The Chihuahua is certainly from Mexico—the breed even shares its name with a Mexican state. It’s ancestor, the Techichi, pre-dates the Mayans and there are drawings of large-eared Chihuahua-like dogs within the Yucatan Peninsula from before 1530 A.D. Today’s Chihuahua is way smaller than his ancestors, perhaps as a result of there’s a chance they were bred with Chinese Cresteds brought across the Bering Strait to Alaska. Some assume that Christopher Columbus was answerable for bringing the first Chihuahuas to Europe. He did write a letter to the King of Spain talking about a little dog. As for hairy  Chihuahuas, they may have been bred with Papillons or Pomeranians.

CARE and HEALTH

Known Health Issues: The bulk of Chihuahuas are healthy dogs—like all breeds, some might have health problems. Look out for patellar lunation (an issue with the kneecaps that's hereditary and develops later in life) and heart and eye conditions.

Grooming: minimal. short-haired Chihuahuas particularly need little or no grooming. Hairy Chihuahuas ought to be brushed once or twice per week, and each varieties ought to get their nails cut, their ears checked, and their teeth brushed frequently.

Trainability: extremely trainable, since they’re so smart. You’ll realize they’re significantly quick learners once they’re having fun.

Noise Level: Chihuahuas are better-known for barking a lot—they’re super aware and communicative—but you'll be able to keep their barking under control by familiarizing them with the items they're barking at (a knock at the door, the vacuum, or staying home alone) and giving them positive reinforcement.

Apartment/House: Chis love the flat life. They are happy in little areas and don’t like  living outside or playing unattended outside within the  yard—they are too little and would possibly get attacked by a bird or a bigger animal.

Best Breed For: A warm , hot and sunny flat with only furbaby siblings! Chihuahuas are clannish and like to be around other Chihuahuas, however their little bodies are pretty fragile, therefore they’re best fitted to families without youngsters or with older kids who knowledge to be very, very gentle.

FAQs

Are Chihuahuas smart watch dogs?

Actually, yes! Chihuahuas rank within the prime ten most suggested watch dog breeds. They’re distrustful of strangers and are the first to forget how little they really are.

Why is my Chihuahua shivering?

Chihuahuas are likely to shiver, not just once they’re cold, However also once they’re afraid or perhaps excited. Keep a pooch sweater handy and leave some blankets round the house for your pup to smuggle up in.

If I leave Miss Mildred alone she is very happy to find a sunny spot to sun bake in or she will find a nice clean comfy cushion to sleep on Miss Mildred has so many beds and blankets to make a nest in yet if there happens to be a free lap to nap on she will make sure she is the first furbaby to get on it ! Are your furbabys the same I am sure they would be wink wink haha ! We like to think we have the best furbabys in town but trust me we have our problems too and if you have been following my blog you would know that! 

So once again we hope you enjoyed my light hearted look in to my life and the day to day fun that Miss Mildred gets up too 

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Miss Squeak Talks Separation Anxiety In Furbabys.

 Hi everyone, I thought we might talk a little

about Separation Anxiety in Furbabys. 

Today as I am off on a holiday to Bali and I feel 

I might be the one with the anxiety when it comes to leaving my little Miss Mildred gee is it really this hard I haven't even left yet and

 I am all ready starting to think will she miss me? Will my family look after her the way I do? 

I know no harm will come to her yet I am still worried about leaving her! Maybe because I have sick over the last few weeks and I have had her as a constant companion when I have been unwell she even stopped eating when I was unable to 

get out of bed  she was like my little furry nurse always at my side. Now I am able to move around a lot more now and I have started to feel better.

But I now fear she might have a little separation anxiety as she has shown just a few slight signs of anxiety like when I have a shower she might scratch at the door but that might be normal as she is used to being with me. But apart from that she is okay with being on her own when I go out shopping or to the doctors she is happy to play outside by herself. The issue I am concerned about  is while I am way is she going to be able to cope without me? I hope she is fine and there are no problems while I am away. Like is she going to regress and start weeing in the house or is she going to start barking or is she going to be naughty and keep everyone at home awake at night? These are the question that are racing around my head at the moment. I guess only time will tell I am lucky that Miss Mildred is staying in her own home with people that she already knows and with her furbaby sisters to play with, its me whom has the main issue with anxiety regarding leaving my little furbaby at home. Now thats enough about me and Miss Mildred lets talk about some signs of Separationn Anxiety in Furbabys !

Separation anxiety is a behavioural disorder 

that's all too common in Chihuahuas. You 

finally get home from a long day at work only 

to discover that your beloved Chihuahua 

has Ransacked the house. 

Maybe there's pillow or

bed stuffing strewn across the floor, garbage 

pulled out of the trash, or even a pile of poop 

in the middle of your living room. They don't 

act like this when you or other members of 

your family are home, so why do they behave 

this way when they're left alone?

Chihuahuas suffering from separation anxiety 

act out when they're left alone.Whether you 

are going to work for the day, or just running

 up to the gas station for a couple of minutes, 

leaving them alone triggers behaviour that's 

that's considered "out of the norm." Your 

Chihuahua might be the perfect angel when 

they're sitting in your lap, but all of their 

manners and training go right out the door

 once you leave their side..

Signs of Separation Anxiety In 

Chihuahuas

1.Claws at the carpet when you shut the 

bathroom or bedroom door behind them!

2. Follows you around throughout the house.

3. Constantly jumps and whines 

for you to pick them up.

4.Tears up linens, pillows, sheets, clothes,etc. 

when left alone.

5. Defecates or urinates inside the house 

when left alone.

6. Acts overly excited when you come home.

7. Barks, whines or howls when left alone.

What Causes Separation Anxiety In Chihuahuas?

There are many various factors which can contribute to a Chihuahua's separation anxiety, the foremost influential  being a change in family. Chihuahuas, like all dogs, are social animals that are extremely loyal to their family. Taking them out of their current surroundings and thrusting them into a home with a totally new family is guaranteed to produce some kind of emotional distress, as well as separation anxiety. This usually goes away once the Chihuahua settles down and becomes comfy with their new family.

In addition to changes in their family, abuse is another issue known  to cause separation anxiety in Chihuahuas. If they were physically and/or mentally abused in their previous home, there is a higher likelihood of them exhibiting behavioural disorders.

Note: Punishing or disciplining your Chihuahua for exhibiting this behavior can solely make the matter worse. Separation anxiety is not one thing they will control. Veterinary behavior specialist Dr. Stefanie Schwartz com suggests that canine separation anxiety it almost like panic attacks in humans. There is  psychological component beyond their control that manifests this behavior. Yelling, scolding, or forcing your Chihuahua to go to 'time out' can solely increase their anxiety.

Confining your Chihuahua to a crate conjointly does not work. Once you allow their sight, they're going to scratch, yell and presumably even soil their crate. This could help keep your house clean when you are away, however it doesn't help their anxiety -- which is the real downside at hand.

How To Treat Your Chihuahua's Separation Anxiety

Unfortunately, most homeowners take the incorrect approach to their Chihuahua's separation anxiety by penalization and/or confinement. In order for your Chihuahua to beat this behavioral downside, you want to work to downplay your exits and arrival. instead of petting and pampering them before you walk out the door, plow ahead and leave in an exceedingly quite, delicate manner while not talking or making eye contact. This shows your Chihuahua that departure, and returning, is not an enormous deal.

Owners ought to work to treat their Chihuahua's separation anxiety slowly to stop additional psychological stress. start by leaving the house for simply ten minutes on a daily basis, and step by step increase this length over time. When being removed from your Chihuahua for ten minutes on a daily basis for a full week, maybe you'll bump it up to 20-30 minutes on a daily basis. Taking slow steps permits your Chihuahua to grow familiar with these new changes, basically dampening their separation anxiety.

For severe cases of separation anxiety in Chihuahuas, owners might want to discuss the pros and cons of varied medications with their Furbaby Doctor. Benzodiazepines, oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants (TCA), and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) are a number of the foremost normally prescribed medications for  canine separation anxiety. Of course, these are only temporary solutions and should not be used as a long-run treatment choice.

Tips For Treating Separation Anxiety:

1. Ignore your Chihuahua once you 

leave and enter the house.

2. Leave the tv running to supply them company (DogTV or Animal Planet are each nice choices)

3. Make sure your they get lots of exercise throughout the day.

4.Leave some toys behind to help occupy their time.

5. Teach your Chihuahua the fundamental obedience commands, like sit.

6. Confine your Chihuahua 'loosely' instead of using a crate.

7. Some veterinarians recommend giving a sock or another piece of your dirty laundry to your Chihuahua, because the scent of their door might help calm them.

8. You can't expect your Chihuahua to beat

 their separation anxiety straightaway. Behavioural disorders are something that takes months, sometimes even years to develop, and treating it's going to take equally as long. 

9. Remain persistent and follow the guidelines listed here to help your Chihuahua overcome their disorder.

Does your Chihuahua get anxious when you

 leave him or her behind for any length of 

time?  For a highly social, extremely loyal 

creature like a Chihuahua, being separated 

from the people they are attached to can be 

very distressing and result in a variety of 

disruptive, destructive behaviors. 

Miss Mildred and myself Miss Squeak 

would love to hear about any of your stories 

you might have had to deal with that come along with having a furbaby that suffers with separation anxiety and what you have done to help your little furbaby out. 

Please don't hesitate to leave us a comment below we would be very happy to read your stories !! So with that we hope this little blog as been able to shed some light on this issue! 

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Miss Squeaks Talks Miss Mildred and Facebook!

 Okay todays blog is about how people have gone to far with reporting people on Facebook ! Over the last two days i have been getting reported for animal cruelty  as the picture below is the  one that was reported first then the one after and so on this makes me sick to my tummy as i believe, it all started because of a comment I  made on a video from the famous chihuahua page of Pacho wearing shoes for the first time and gee it was cute to see hime wear his shoes for the first time! i believe dogs should wear shoes in the summer to protect their little paw pads from the hot scorching pavement and in the winter to save them from the freezing cold all in all it is the owners opinion to place shoes on their furbaby paws. Miss Mildred wears her uggboots in winter just because she doesn't like to get her feet wet and if i don't put them on her she will wee and poo in the house hence the shoes are a good fit for us, But as the silly young mouthy girl got into a stupid rant about the  picture i posted of Miss Mildred in her winter coat and uggboots and the fact that i was abusing my dog and i should get a doll and so on something that i don't get involved in and because i didn't argue with this person she went on to report over ten of pictures! Now i feel like the bad person when in fact i was the one whom was being trolled by a small minded person. Has anyone else had this problem on Facebook ?? My reply to the Facebook police was as follows,

 Dear Facebook, Whom ever reported my dogs pictures this is just stupid she was sleeping in her dress when she woke up and i took this picture i for one would never put my dog in harms way so i think you should look at the people reporting others and see what they are doing just being trolls of the internet ! i will not be taking down this picture as i think it's cute you should be looking at the small minded mixed up people that find it fun to report other peoples pictures i can understand if i was hurting my chihuahua and placing her in danger!! But if you took some time out to look at all my other pictures she sleeps like that all the time.  I thinks this is down right petty and stupid! Thanks very much

 Helene aka Miss Squeak , 

Here is a link to my blog about dogs and the do's and don'ts of owning one http://miss-squeaks-truth.blogspot.com.au/2015/07/miss-squeak-talks-about-miss-mildred.html


So thanks for reading my rant about Facebook and why i hardly use it and choose to hangout in google+ ! Miss Mildred and i are doing much better now but we still get some pictures reported.  Hope to see you soon! And please let me know if you have had any problems like we have had?

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Miss Squeaks Update On Miss Mildred !

 Today I would love to update you all on the the progress of  little Miss Mildred and the sleeping in her own bed drama. Well it was only a few weeks ago that my Monster said its about time that Miss Mildred started to sleep in her own fluffy warm cozy bed, As she was very little I allowed her to sleep with me while she was a puppy because I wanted her to be safe and sound. Miss Mildred is my little girl and she goes everywhere with me as I think your furbaby should. But as we all know when you have a baby in the bed with you sometimes you focus more on the baby then your partner if you know what I mean!! So over the last week I have taken on the challenge of getting my little girl to sleep on her own or with her furbaby brother 

George Wobble. The first two nights were very hard as she was wanting to be with us so she was jumping and whining at the side of the bed, 

But every time  she would jump or whine I would  just say in your bed and place her back into her bed. I was very tired by the third night yet I stuck to the challenge and guess what Miss Mildred didn't even try to get onto the bed and she put 

herself into her bed yay and over the last three nights she has done then same each night so now   

I can smuggle up to my Monster again with no furbabys in the bed I must say I thought this would be very hard to do yet with a little patience and practice I can say our little girl is growing up   fast and we had now taken back the bed and its lots of cuddles and kisses for me ! 

Our mission was to get Miss Mildred to sleep in her bed and for my Monster to be able to sleep with out stressing he would squash her. By doing this we have put the little furbaby back into her place as a dog and its has not stressed her out as furbabys like to know their place in the pack and we have shown Miss Mildred that she is loved and she gets heaps of attention and lots of playtime with her mumma and fur brothers and sisters  and she just doesn't sleep with us at 

night ! Now its time for us to go home and apply the same nighttime routine there as I don't want to confuse her please wish me luck its been harder for me I think as I like having her with me yet I realise its better to have her in her own bed. I would love to hear any of your stories about what you did to get your furbaby out of your bed ? 

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Miss Squeak Talks Miss Mildred Chihuahua Fur Everywhere!

  Today is the day I would love to talk about

 Miss Mildred and the amount of fur that falls off  her tiny little body gee whizz  I never thought a little chihuahua would shed so much. But yes the answer is she sheds everywhere on everything and is just amazing how much fur comes off this tiny furbaby so thats what I am going to talk about in this blog, How to deal with a shedding chihuahua furbaby and this is some of the things I do to help around my house the with the attack of the Miss Mildred fur bunnies ! 

As you can see in the pictures our house is wood floors and thats great for easy fur cleaning but we have lots of red rugs and blankets on the inside and outside lounge areas and we have to wash them every week as little Miss Mildred covers them with her fur bunnies but look at her face she just melts my heart and I don't really mind having her fur bunnies on me but I strive to have a fur free house so it can be a little bit of a issue! We have lots of other furbabys in our pack and even though I have to clip them every 6 weeks it seems to be just Miss Mildred the chihuahua thats sheds over everything. So what are some things we can do to try to keep the fur bunnies to a minimum.

Dealing With a Shedding Chihuahua

Because of their tiny size, some individuals automatically assume that Chihuahuas do not shed. The reality is, however, that all dogs with fur are going to shed a minimum to a certain degree. While it may solely be a little bit of fur here and there, different times it will blanket the floors and furniture of your house, making it even harder to keep your outfit clean before heading out the door. Before you go throwing in the towel, though, you must familiarise yourself with ways that to reduce their shedding. While you may already be doing a little of these things, there are probably others to a small degree surprise you.

What you need to understand concerning Shedding Chihuahuas

Both long-coat and smooth-coat Chihuahuas will just one shed. sadly, this can be only one of their "characteristics" that you simply should learn to deal with. Contrary to what many people, however, the long-coat variety tend to shed less than their counterpart the smooth-coat. the explanation for this can be merely because of the lack of an undercoat. If you have ever petted or rubbed your hands on the body of a long-coat Chihuahua, you will have noticed  how soft yet firm their coat feels. without an undercoat, long-coat Chihuahuas will typically shed less than smooth-coat.

Like most dogs, Chihuahuas can shed a larger quantity of fur throughout the spring and summer months once their winter coat is not any longer required. Chihuahuas tend to keep their fur throughout the winter for an additional level of protection against the cold temperatures. Once winter is gone and also the temperatures begin to rise, the shedding can begin once more. Keep an eye fixed your Chihuahua towards the top of the winter season to examine once they begin shedding.

Now for that question that is probably burning a hole in your mind - "How do I cut back my Chihuahua's shedding?" As long as you put forth the effort using the ways listed below, even the foremost furry and problematic Chihuahuas may be restrained. Here are a number of the tried and tested ways to scale back a Chihuahua's shedding:

The first line of defense you have got against a shedding Chihuahua is correct grooming. Brushing a Chihuahua's coat can naturally work to get rid of loose fur that may otherwise fall on the ground or your article of furniture. Ideally, you must use a really fine-bristled comb that is capable to enticing excess fur.In addition to brushing, you should also be bathing your Chihuahua often as a part of their overall grooming routine. Brushing can probably get "most" of the loose fur off your Chihuahua's body, however some of it'll inevitably stay on till it falls off somewhere within your home. Bathing them, however, will help wash away any fur that was missed once brushing. the bottom of your tub might have a pleasant pile of fur afterwards, however that is better than it ending up on the ground of your home

As previously mentioned, Chihuahua tend to shed a lot of throughout the spring and summer months, therefore you will need to focus your grooming efforts throughout this time of year. this does not essentially mean that they will not shed throughout winter, however if they are doing it'll be considerably less.

It should go without saying that vacuuming and cleanup your home more frequently will you cope with their shedding additional a lot of. attempt to get into the habit of vacuuming a minimum of once per week. you may be stunned to examine simply what quantity fur is picked up off the ground once vacuuming.

Keeping your Chihuahua off the furniture also will cut back the quantity of fur on it. Your Chihuahua might not like having to get in their bed initially, however it is necessary to keep your article of furniture fur-free. If that is not enough, you'll be able to go one step more by employing a lint-roller on that. Simply run the lint-roller across the surface of any article of furniture to instantly take away pet fur.

No matter however hard you try to forestall it, your Chihuahua is going to shed their hair. Take a second or 2 to go through your home and establish areas that attract the best quantity of hair. you can then focus your cleanup efforts here after you notice your Chihuahua is shedding lots. Vacuuming, sweeping and dusting furniture are simple and straightforward ways that to pick up excess hair. Also take a moist towel and run it along the baseboards of your home, as pet hair often gets stuck here. I run the moist towel over Miss Mildred as well as it gets the fur off her as well in-between her baths. 

I hope this has help you out with a few ideas on how to cope with your shedding Chihuahua.

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Miss Squeak Talks About Miss Mildred The Chihuahua!

     

Hello everyone Miss Mildred and I hope you are all well and happy ! Today I thought I would talk about my furbaby chihuahua Miss Mildred as it is  getting very cold here in Western Australia and gee little Miss Mildred feels the cold so very badly and people might think that I am dressing her just so she looks cute but oh no its because she is so tiny and has very short fur and hardly any body fat hence I do enjoy finding her cute outfits to wear and yes she has shoes to keep her feet warm and sandals for summer to keep her feet from getting burnt on the ground !

Miss Mildred is not a toy or a rat she is a real dog with teeth and real attitude  and she might be small but she thinks she is bigger the all other dogs ! We have been constantly training her so she is the happy well rounded furbaby we want and by doing so she knows how far she is able to push us but we are the ones she looks to for  guidance I am having trouble with getting her to sleep in her nice warm cozy bed at night she will stay in her bed until I turn the tv off and then its like mum mum let me in the bed with you and daddy over the last  few nights we have been trying our hardest to get her to sleep in her bed and gee it is like have a toddler all over again every half hour her little face would be looking up at me and her cute little feet where tapping at the edge of the bed its has been like the battle of the bedroom and yup for all the good advice I might give in my Blog this has been the hardest habit to get out of as you might know Miss Mildred and I spend our time between two homes 

so when I am home alone I like her to sleep with me I know bad Miss Squeak bad I am trying hard to break the habit as now only Miss Mildred and I will be in the bedroom alone as poor old man river is gone now , So maybe we can break the habit fingers crossed its like when you have a baby and its crying what do you do hmmm I would pick them up and sooth them then my boys might end up in my bed hahaha yes I was one of them mothers so I understand why my little cute adorable Miss Mildred ends up in the bed so its just a short blog today as I am still getting over the loss of Sebastion things are just not the same around here with out him ! So I going to try to get a blog up twice a week again hope to see you all again soon ! If you have any ideas you might like me to blog about just post in the comments below I  would love to know what you all want ?

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Miss Squeak Talks The Loss Of A Furbaby !

  Okay this little Blog is about the loss of a very special little man that i have spoken about in a blog before Old Man River aka Sebastion he has been very sick over the last few years and has gotten worse in the last four months I talked about his new medication for his fluid on his heart lungs and liver the pressure of the fluid was making it very hard of him to pump the blood around his little body so over the last 2 weeks he has not been his self at all  he just wanted to sit and stare off into the sky or the swimming pool he didn't want to play with his toys nor did he want to have his favourite treats either. As my mum is away on holiday on the other side of Australia and we are here in Perth Western Australia it was hard for her to know her furbaby was so poorly and unwell. Last Sunday I called my mum with the update of Sebastions health and after many tears we decided it was his time to go off to the land of happiness and joy with no pain, we had Sebastion on lots of medication for his heart his pain from his operations he has had on his hips and knees and he was just not responding to the new meds that were meant to assist him in being able to breath and just go about being a furbaby. But He was crying out in pain all night and day i had to help him to the toilet and he was just not copping very well so with heavy hearts we made the appointment for the vets on Monday 

he had a wonderful life and his last night was full of all the things he loved family food cuddles and just about anything he wanted. To keep him here with us would be selfish as he was in so much pain. Its was so hard knowing it was his last night I cried  all night and couldn't sleep a wink it was horrible I had the support of my loving partner Monster and my little chihuahua 

Miss Mildred, as the night turned into day I was feel sick in the tummy knowing what was to come 

we entered the vets where Sebastion has been a client since he was a pup. The staff were loving and so very supportive in every way they knew this day was on the cards as he goes to get clipped every 6 weeks where they have to sedate him I know he was only 12 years old and he lived  a very loving spoilt life, which didn't make going into the vets room any easier, once inside the room Sebastion was given a sedative to relax him 

I had him in my arms rocking him like the baby he was soon the time came to have the other needle and out came the clipper I thought he would put up a fight as he hates the sound of the clippers and they have to normally give him for medication then they had to be able to clip him but he was brave and allowed Jodie the vet nurse to clip his little leg and them in my arms they put the needle in and within about 1 minute I felt his soul leave his body and he was gone it was ever so fast and I cried so much I know people will say that it was wrong to do this but it was the the only option left for him and it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. When we got home all the other furbabys were waiting at the front door for him to come in its like they know. 

Miss Mildred wouldn't let me out of her sight its very strange to not have him snorting and snoring but he is in the land of happiness and joy  pain free and chasing all the birds and postmen he can find! Below I have a few things that might help you with the loss of your Furbaby !

                                        Am I crazy to hurt so much?

Intense grief over the loss of a furbaby  is normal and natural. Don't let anyone tell you that it's silly, crazy, or overly sentimental to grieve!

During the years you spent with your furbaby (even if they were few), it became a significant and constant part of your life. It was a source of comfort and companionship, of unconditional love and acceptance, of fun and joy. So don't be surprised if you feel devastated by the loss of such a relationship.

People who don't understand the pet/owner bond may not understand your pain. All that matters, however, is how you feel. Don't let others dictate your feelings: They are valid, and may be extremely painful. But remember, you are not alone: Thousands of furbaby owners have gone through

 the same feelings. 

What Can I Expect to Feel?
Different people experience grief in different ways. Besides your sorrow and loss, you may also experience the following emotions:

Guilt may occur if you feel responsible for your pet's death-the "if only I had been more careful" syndrome. It is pointless and often erroneous to burden yourself with guilt for the accident or illness that claimed your pet's life, and only makes it more difficult to resolve your grief.

Denial makes it difficult to accept that your pet is really gone. It's hard to imagine that your pet won't greet you when you come home, or that it doesn't need its evening meal. Some pet owners carry this to extremes, and fear their pet is still alive and suffering somewhere. Others find it hard to get a new pet for fear of being "disloyal" to the old.

Anger may be directed at the illness that killed your pet, the driver of the speeding car, the veterinarian who "failed" to save its life. Sometimes it is justified, but when carried to extremes, it distracts you from the important task of resolving your grief.

Depression is a natural consequence of grief, but can leave you powerless to cope with your feelings. Extreme depression robs you of motivation and energy, causing you to dwell upon your sorrow.

             What am I able to do regarding my feelings?

The most vital step you'll take is to be honest regarding your feelings. Do not deny your pain, or your feelings of anger and guilt. Only by examining and coming back to terms along with your feelings are you able to begin to figure through them.

You have a right to feel pain and grief! Somebody you really loved has died, and you are feeling alone and mourning. You've got a right to feel anger and guilt, as well. Acknowledge your feelings 1st, then ask yourself whether or not the circumstances really justify them.

Locking away grief does not make it escape. Express it. Cry, scream, pound the ground, talk it out. Do what helps you the most. Don't try and avoid grief by not thinking about your pet; instead, envision the nice times. this may assist you understand what your pet's loss really means to you.

Some realize it useful to express their feelings and reminiscences in poems, stories, or letters to the pet. Alternative ways as well as rearranging your schedule to fill within the times you'd have spent together with your pet; preparing a memorial like a photograph collage; and talking to others regarding your loss.

When is the right time to euthanize a pet?

Your Furbaby Vet is the best judge of your pet's physical condition; but, you're the best judge of the quality of your pet's everyday life. If a pet has a good appetite, 

responds to attention, seeks its owner's company, and participates in play or family life, many owners feel that

 this is often not the time. However, if a pet is in

 constant pain, undergoing tough and nerve-racking treatments that are not helping greatly, unresponsive to affection, unaware of its surroundings, and tired of life, a caring pet owner can in all probability favor to finish the beloved companion's suffering.

Evaluate your pet's health honestly and unselfishly along with your Furbaby Vet. Prolonging a pet's suffering so as to stop your own ultimately helps neither of you. Nothing can make this call a straightforward or painless one, however it's actually the ultimate act of affection that you will make for your pet.

Should I stay during euthanasia?

Many feel this is often the ultimate gesture of affection and comfort you'll be able to provide your furbaby. Some feel relief and comfort themselves by staying: They were able to see that their pet passed peacefully and without pain, and that it was really gone. For many, not witnessing the death (and not seeing the body) makes it harder to just accept that the pet is absolutely gone. However, this could be traumatic, and you want to ask yourself honestly whether or not you may be ready to handle it. Uncontrolled emotions and tears-though natural-are likely to upset your pet.

Will my other furbabys grieve?

Furbabys observe change in the family social unit, and are certain to notice the absence of a companion. Pets typically form strong attachments to one another, and therefore the survivor of such a pair could seem to grieve for its companion. Cats grieve for dogs, and dogs for cats.

You may need to offer your living pets plenty of additional attention and love to help them through this period. keep in mind that, if you're aiming to introduce a replacement pet, your living pets might not settle for the newcomer at once, however new bonds can grow in time. Meanwhile, the love of your living pets will be splendidly healing for your own grief.

I hope this has helped you with some of your concerns about the loss of a Furbaby !

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