{"id":139885,"date":"2022-07-11T15:23:34","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-realize-when-another-dog-dies\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:23:34","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:23:34","slug":"do-dogs-realize-when-another-dog-dies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-realize-when-another-dog-dies\/","title":{"rendered":"Do dogs realize when another dog dies?"},"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-realize-when-another-dog-dies\/#Do_dogs_realize_when_another_dog_dies\" title=\"Do dogs realize when another dog dies?\">Do dogs realize 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-realize-when-another-dog-dies\/#How_long_will_a_dog_mourn_the_loss_of_another_dog\" title=\"How long will a dog mourn the loss of another dog?\">How long will 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-realize-when-another-dog-dies\/#How_do_you_help_a_dog_cope_with_the_loss_of_another_dog\" title=\"How do you help a dog cope with the loss of another dog?\">How do you help a dog cope with 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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-realize-when-another-dog-dies\/#Do_dogs_notice_when_another_dog_dies\" title=\"Do dogs notice when another dog dies?\">Do dogs notice 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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-realize-when-another-dog-dies\/#How_do_you_let_a_dog_know_another_dog_has_died\" title=\"How do you let a dog know another dog has died?\">How do you let a dog know 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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-realize-when-another-dog-dies\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-realize-when-another-dog-dies\/#Do_dogs_realize_when_another_dog_died\" title=\"Do dogs realize when another dog died?\">Do dogs realize 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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-realize-when-another-dog-dies\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-realize-when-another-dog-dies\/#How_long_do_dogs_mourn_a_loss\" title=\"How long do dogs mourn a loss?\">How long do dogs mourn a loss?<\/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-realize-when-another-dog-dies\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-realize-when-another-dog-dies\/#How_do_you_help_your_dog_when_they_lose_another_dog\" title=\"How do you help your dog when they lose another dog?\">How do you help your dog when they lose another 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-realize-when-another-dog-dies\/#How_long_does_a_dog_grieve_over_the_loss_of_another_dog\" title=\"How long does a dog grieve over the loss of another dog?\">How long does a dog grieve over 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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-realize-when-another-dog-dies\/#Should_I_let_my_dog_see_my_other_dog_died\" title=\"Should I let my dog see my other dog died?\">Should I let my dog see my other dog died?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_realize_when_another_dog_dies\"><\/span>Do dogs realize when another dog dies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of Grief in Dogs 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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_a_dog_mourn_the_loss_of_another_dog\"><\/span>How long will a dog mourn the loss of another dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10. Finally, be patient. It make take <b>weeks, or even months for your dog to emerge from grief. Just hang in there and honor the process by allowing him to make sense of it all in his own time with your help.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_help_a_dog_cope_with_the_loss_of_another_dog\"><\/span>How do you help a dog cope with the loss of another dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Try and stick to regular routines, if possible.<\/b><b>Give your dog some time to adjust before making a decision about bringing another dog into your family. If you bring another pet home while they are still missing their friend, they will resent the new family member. Behavior problems and fighting will develop.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_notice_when_another_dog_dies\"><\/span>Do dogs notice when another dog dies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs experience a form of mourning when another dog in the household dies. The loss of a loved one can have a profound impact on humans, affecting everything from sleep patterns to appetite. Now researchers say they have found similar behaviour changes in dogs who have lost a canine companion.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_let_a_dog_know_another_dog_has_died\"><\/span>How do you let a dog know another dog has died?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Keep a blanket or other reminder that belonged to the pet that died. Pay extra attention to your grieving pet, but don&#8217;t go overboard and create a larger problem. Try and stick to regular routines, if possible. Give your dog some time to adjust before making a decision about bringing another dog into your family.<\/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 can I help my dog cope with grief?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Spend extra time with your dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Be more affectionate.  <\/li>\n<li>If your dog enjoys company, invite friends over who will interact with your dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Provide entertainment while you are gone.  <\/li>\n<li>Reinforce good behavior and ignore inappropriate behavior.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider medical therapy.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_realize_when_another_dog_died\"><\/span>Do dogs realize when another dog died?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs 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, she said.<\/b><\/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<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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_dogs_mourn_a_loss\"><\/span>How long do dogs mourn a loss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some dogs may overcome their grief within 2 months, while others may take 10 years or more. Some dogs even need medication or behavioral training to combat symptoms of grief and depression. The important thing is to love them through it, no matter how long it takes.<\/b><\/p>\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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_help_your_dog_when_they_lose_another_dog\"><\/span>How do you help your dog when they lose 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<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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_dog_grieve_over_the_loss_of_another_dog\"><\/span>How long does a dog grieve over the loss of another dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some dogs may overcome their grief within 2 months, while others may take 10 years or more. Some dogs even need medication or behavioral training to combat symptoms of grief and depression. The important thing is to love them through it, no matter how long it takes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_dog_see_my_other_dog_died\"><\/span>Should I let my dog see my other dog died?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Should I show the body of my dead pet to my surviving dog? If your family pet has died from a cause that doesn&#8217;t pose a risk of infection to your surviving dog, and you feel comfortable doing so, you can show your dog the body of your deceased pet.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do dogs realize when another dog dies?How long will a dog mourn the loss of another dog?How do you help a dog cope with the loss of another dog?Do dogs notice when another dog dies?How do you let a dog know another dog has died?How do I help my dog grieve the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-139885","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139885"}],"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=139885"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139885\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=139885"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=139885"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=139885"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}