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Skip to contentYou are here:The death of a pet is incredibly difficult to deal with at any age. But for children in particular, this can often be their first experience of bereavement and can be an incredibly tough time. So just how do you help children through their grief?The loss of a beloved pet is difficult at any age. But it will happen to a lot of us at some point. According to recent bereavement statistics, 46% of adults have experienced the death of a pet. But processing these difficult situations is made more complicated when you have children.For many children, the loss of a pet will be their first experience of death. So how do you help them to process and deal with it?Contents and Quick NavigationIt’s important to be very honest with children about what happened. And sometimes, in trying to sugarcoat sad events with softer language, we end up making things more confusing.So the use of direct language like “died,” is important for children of all ages.How much explaining you’ll have to do will depend upon the age of a child. Younger children may need help understanding what “died” actually means, while older children are likely to already be aware of the permanence and meaning of death.Explain why it happened, the fact that nobody could have done anything (and certainly there is nothing the child could have done to stop this) and stick to facts.It’s important that your child knows that this is a very sad event and that feeling sad about it is absolutely ok. Explain that you feel sad about it too and that it’s normal for people to feel sad when something like this happens.It may take children a while to process the situation. Sometimes they may want to talk to you. Sometimes they may prefer not to. It’s important to know you are there for them and that, when they’re ready, it’s healthy to share their feelings. However, not all children will be ready to talk quickly. It may take your child months to fully process.Patience is critical.A fascinating 2020 study suggested that “art therapy” can help children who are grieving and help them to express emotion and feelings. “Art therapy” will take different forms depending on the age of the child. But things like drawing, writing poetry, making a scrap book or writing stories about their pet (or other things) might help them to process how they are feeling and express it.Will the pet be cremated? And if so where should the ashes go? Or perhaps your pet will be buried. If your child is old enough, getting their opinion on what next could help.Some children may benefit from a small ceremony and a burial for their pet somewhere close to home where they can visit. Some children may like to plant a tree or release a balloon. Choose an age appropriate way to commemorate your pet and involve children who are old enough.&nbsp;It depends, of course. But one thing that is really important is that the child knows the new pet is not a replacement for the old pet and that you won’t ever forget all the wonderful memories made with the pet who died.But sometimes, making your home available to invite a new furry member of the family in the right time is helpful.With children who are old enough, involve them in the decision.There is no perfect way to handle the death of a pet and there’s no absolute right way to help your children through it either. The most important thing is patience, open and direct communication and encouraging them to share their feelings.Mike is the proud owner of a 7-year-old Cockapoo named Luna. He loves to share stories, tips and information about owning a Cockapoo. With over7 years of experience as an owner, Mike is passionate about helping others own and care for their dog.Top 5 Popular Cockapoo ProductsTeething RingsFurbo Pet CameraKong TeddyOVO EggsAntler ChewsWelcome to CockapooHQ.com. My name is Mike and the lovely Cockapoo next to me is Luna. She is almost 3 years old and inspired me to create this website. You can read more about us here.CockapooHQ.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com*Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc., or its affiliates.Additionally, CockapooHQ.com participates in various other affiliate programs, and we sometimes get a commission through purchases made through our links.CockapooHQ.com does not intend to provide veterinary advice. We go to great lengths to help users better understand their dogs; however, the content on this blog is not a substitute for veterinary guidance. For more information, please read our&nbsp;privacy policy.

Skip to contentYou are here:The death of a pet is incredibly difficult to deal with at any age. But for children in particular, this can often be their first experience of bereavement and can be an incredibly tough time. So just how do you help children through their grief?The loss of a beloved pet is difficult at any age. But it will happen to a lot of us at some point. According to recent bereavement statistics, 46% of adults have experienced the death of a pet. But processing these difficult situations is made more complicated when you have children.For many children, the loss of a pet...

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