{"id":138987,"date":"2022-08-04T15:23:10","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T15:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died\/"},"modified":"2022-08-05T05:43:44","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T05:43:44","slug":"do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died\/","title":{"rendered":"Do dogs know when another dog has died?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died\/#Do_dogs_know_when_another_dog_has_died\" title=\"Do dogs know when another dog has died?\">Do dogs know when another dog has died?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died\/#How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_sad_after_other_dog_died\" title=\"How do you tell if your dog is sad after other dog died?\">How do you tell if your dog is sad after other dog died?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died\/#Do_pets_know_when_another_pet_dies\" title=\"Do pets know when another pet dies?\">Do pets know when another pet dies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died\/#How_do_I_help_my_dog_grieve_the_loss_of_another_dog\" title=\"How do I help my dog grieve the loss of another dog?\">How do I help my dog grieve the loss of another dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died\/#How_long_does_a_dog_mourn_the_loss_of_another_dog\" title=\"How long does a dog mourn the loss of another dog?\">How long does a dog mourn the loss of another dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died\/#Do_dogs_know_when_another_dog_dies\" title=\"Do dogs know when another dog dies?\">Do dogs know when another dog dies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died\/#What_happens_when_one_dog_in_a_bonded_pair_dies\" title=\"What happens when one dog in a bonded pair dies?\">What happens when one dog in a bonded pair dies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died\/#Can_dogs_smell_death_of_another_dog\" title=\"Can dogs smell death of another dog?\">Can dogs smell death of another dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died\/#What_are_the_signs_of_a_dog_grieving\" title=\"What are the signs of a dog grieving?\">What are the signs of a dog grieving?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died\/#Do_dogs_understand_death\" title=\"Do dogs understand death?\">Do dogs understand death?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died\/#Should_I_let_my_dog_say_goodbye_to_my_other_dog\" title=\"Should I let my dog say goodbye to my other dog?\">Should I let my dog say goodbye to my other dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died\/#How_does_a_dog_feel_when_another_dog_died\" title=\"How does a dog feel when another dog died?\">How does a dog feel when another dog died?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died\/#Do_dogs_know_you_love_them\" title=\"Do dogs know you love them?\">Do dogs know you love them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_sad_dog_dies\" title=\"What do you do when your sad dog dies?\">What do you do when your sad dog dies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died\/#Do_pets_grieve_the_loss_of_another_pet\" title=\"Do pets grieve the loss of another pet?\">Do pets grieve the loss of another pet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_know_when_another_dog_has_died\"><\/span>Do dogs know when another dog has died?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although we observe that dogs do grieve for other dogs, they may not fully comprehend the concept of death and all of its metaphysical implications. <b>Dogs don&#8217;t necessarily know that another dog in their life has died, but they know that individual is missing, says Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-you-have-two-dogs-and-one-dies\/\">What happens if you have two dogs and one dies?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_sad_after_other_dog_died\"><\/span>How do you tell if your dog is sad after other dog died?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Help a Grieving Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>loss of appetite.<\/li>\n<li>lethargy and depression.<\/li>\n<li>wakefulnessor the oppositesleeping more than usual.<\/li>\n<li>accidents in the house.<\/li>\n<li>acting up- i.e. behavior issues.<\/li>\n<li>separation anxiety.<\/li>\n<li>vocalizationsnot necessarily barking, but howling, whimpering and whining.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_pets_know_when_another_pet_dies\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192102\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died.jpg\" alt=\"Do dogs know when another dog has died?\" width=\"602\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died.jpg 602w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died-300x281.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/>Do pets know when another pet dies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Therefore, when another pet dies, <b>surviving pets will typically experience a sense of anxiety or stress. As a reaction to this sudden change in household dynamics, they may even frantically seek out the deceased pet. In many cases, the clinical symptoms of grief in pets will resemble separation anxiety.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_help_my_dog_grieve_the_loss_of_another_dog\"><\/span>How do I help my dog grieve the loss of another dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How You Can Help a Dog Who Is Mourning a Companion Pet<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid acting overly emotional in front of your pet.<\/li>\n<li>Remind yourself to take care of them.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain their routine.<\/li>\n<li>Keep them occupied.<\/li>\n<li>Spend more time outdoors.<\/li>\n<li>Spoil them.<\/li>\n<li>Comfort them as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Minimize their alone time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_dog_mourn_the_loss_of_another_dog\"><\/span>How long does a dog mourn the loss of another dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>two to six months<br \/>\nA study published in the November 2016 edition of Animals found that canine grieving behaviors \u2014 and how long they last \u2014 can vary from dog to dog, according to Dr. Jennifer Coates, DVM, an advisor for Pup Life Today. \u201cTypically, their behavior returned to normal within two to six months.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_know_when_another_dog_dies\"><\/span>Do dogs know when another dog dies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cDogs do form emotional bonds, and hence the loss of a companion animal in their household can be expected to cause behavioural changes, like those we recorded in our study, which overlap what we normally interpret as being grief and mourning,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_one_dog_in_a_bonded_pair_dies\"><\/span>What happens when one dog in a bonded pair dies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some common dog reactions to the death of another dog: Behavioral Changes: Some dogs may change some of their behaviors after another dog dies. Grief can even alter a dog&#8217;s personality. If the dog that has passed away was a leader, the dog left behind may feel it&#8217;s now his responsibility to take on that job.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"15 Heartbreaking Goodbyes Between Pets And Their Owners!\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aEyKXlBV3B8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_smell_death_of_another_dog\"><\/span>Can dogs smell death of another dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No two dogs are the same, so it may be hard to know what your dog might do if he or she is grieving the loss of another household pup. And because dogs cannot tell how they feel, there is no general agreement as to whether dogs understand the death of another dog.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_a_dog_grieving\"><\/span>What are the signs of a dog grieving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8216;These include cowering, hiding, shaking, growling, whining, sudden signs of aggression and irritability, broken sleep and a lack of interest in food. &#8216; &#8216;If they are grieving over the loss of another household pet, they may show these signs during times they associate with this pet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_understand_death\"><\/span>Do dogs understand death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mourning as Proof<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps one of the most compelling pieces of evidence that dogs understand death is mourning behavior. Sure, dogs do not organize memorial services or funerals, but they may respond to the death of another dog or owner by exhibiting signs of sadness, confusion or apathy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_dog_say_goodbye_to_my_other_dog\"><\/span>Should I let my dog say goodbye to my other dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Letting your other dog see your dead dog is a personal choice, but something to consider is the circumstances of the death. Providing the dead dog isn&#8217;t diseased or in a horrible state, then it&#8217;s ok. But be prepared to help with the grieving process.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_dog_feel_when_another_dog_died\"><\/span>How does a dog feel when another dog died?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a dog loses a companion, two- or four-legged, he grieves and reacts to the changes in his life. Dogs alter their behavior when they mourn, much like people do: They may become depressed and listless. They may have a decreased appetite and decline to play.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u271d\ud83d\udc36How To HELP A DOG Cope With THE DEATH Of Another DOG\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n82hpMdFklw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_know_you_love_them\"><\/span>Do dogs know you love them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, your dog knows how much you love him! Dogs and humans have a very special relationship, where dogs have hijacked the human oxytocin bonding pathway normally reserved for our babies. When you stare at your dog, both your oxytocin levels go up, the same as when you pet them and play with them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_sad_dog_dies\"><\/span>What do you do when your sad dog dies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some tips.<br \/>\nTry to let yourself feel. You&#8217;ve experienced a loss, and it&#8217;s OK to let yourself feel all the feelings surrounding it.<br \/>\nTry to practice self-compassion.<br \/>\nConsider talking with someone who can relate.<br \/>\nTry a mourning process.<br \/>\nRemove items at your own pace.<br \/>\nConsider finding a way to memorialize your pet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_pets_grieve_the_loss_of_another_pet\"><\/span>Do pets grieve the loss of another pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A study conducted by the ASPCA showed that over 60% of pets experience four or more behavioral changes after losing a companion.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192103\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-is-sad-after-other-dog-died.jpg\" alt=\"Do pets grieve the loss of another pet?\" width=\"1366\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-is-sad-after-other-dog-died.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-is-sad-after-other-dog-died-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-is-sad-after-other-dog-died-1024x360.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-is-sad-after-other-dog-died-768x270.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do dogs know when another dog has died?How do you tell if your dog is sad after other dog died?Do pets know when another pet dies?How do I help my dog grieve the loss of another dog?How long does a dog mourn the loss of another dog?Do dogs know when another dog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192102,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Do-dogs-know-when-another-dog-has-died.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138987"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=138987"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138987\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192104,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138987\/revisions\/192104"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192102"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=138987"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=138987"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=138987"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}