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KaneinEncanto t1_j50izz7 wrote

Reply to comment by Swampwolf42 in LPT When that time comes for your family pet, suggestion. by JimmyTheDog

Given that I've read stories of cats who would be constantly looking for their roommate for days or even weeks after they were put down outside the home... the immediate trauma of seeing the act & body might be less than "not knowing" for an extended period of time.

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Odd-Impression-4401 t1_j50nyau wrote

My younger cat passed with liver complications. I choose to make him more comfortable at home.

The older cat was aware of the younger cat passing, and I even let older cat check the body and she had a little sniff, and then sulked away. I think she knew.

The older cat was fine later, and I have had no issues with her missing the younger one.

I really think the closure helped her.

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ksharpalpha t1_j515op2 wrote

My parents had two dogs. When one passed, we didn’t let the other see his remains. She would always go running towards other dogs that sort of look like him on her walks, looking for him.

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ge93 t1_j517z0x wrote

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