When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Losing a pet can be just as difficult as losing a family member, and ...

Losing a pet is the first time many children encounter death. The experience can become an opportunity for profound emotional learning and influence how young people understand and process grief when ...

Loss of a pet falls into what researchers call disenfranchised grief in which the pain is often minimized or discounted. Claudia Luna/iStock via Getty Images Plus I saw it firsthand after my cat ...

Losing a pet can be just as difficult as losing a family member, and feelings of sadness, loneliness and isolation are all very common. If you live in a multi-pet household, it can also be a ...