The Natural Pet Doctor - Grieving the Loss of a Pet

Pet loss.

It will affect all pet parents at some point in their life. It is the hardest part of having a furry family member. Sometimes losing a pet can even be more difficult than losing a human companion.

This webinar was filmed right after losing my heart dog, Finn. I felt it was necessary to help pet parents learn that grieving over the loss of our furry companions is an important step to healing our broken hearts.

In this webinar, you will learn about:
- The different stages of grief
- Exercises to help you process your grief in a healthy way
- Where to find support if you're feeling alone
- Ways to remember and memorialize our loved ones

This is a sensitive and very important topic. We hope you find it helpful in whatever place you're in, whether it is grieving for the loss of your pet or preparing for the possible end of life situation with your beloved pet.

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ABOUT Dr. Katie Woodley - The Natural Pet Doctor
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I am a small animal veterinarian who developed a passion for natural medicine while I was living in New Zealand. My vet career was lucky enough to begin in the beautiful country of New Zealand. I was able to see how living off the land by growing our own vegetables and raising our own animals was the way to live the healthiest versions of ourselves. My pets were lucky to have lots of open space to run around in, and we were always at the beach or the river.

When we moved back to the States five years ago, my husband unfortunately developed an autoimmune disease. As we researched natural medicine options for him to avoid the horrible side effects of the treatment options his doctors were providing him, I realized that I was doing a disservice to my animal patients by not offering these holistic options to them. I began down the integrative medicine route, and I have never been happier. Through nutrition, acupuncture, herbal medicine, essential oils, and supplements, every animal can achieve optimal health or feel their best even when they have a chronic illness or disease like cancer. I currently have my certification in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, and I am continuously learning about the other natural modalities and growing my knowledge base every day!

I started this business to provide pet owners with more resources for natural medicine advice and care, because we need to increase awareness of how amazing natural medicine truly is! My mission is to ensure that all pet parents have access to herbal medicine, supplementation and nutritional advice throughout their pet's lifetime. One of my greatest joys is the opportunity to collaborate with both pet parents and other veterinary professionals to ensure access to all available integrative options for pet health care.

[embracedchimera]

I never knew it would feel this devastating. 17 years. my baby ..life isnt the same. at all. this pain lasts months and years..its been a week for me and ive been searching for grief support online and almost everyone is saying theyre still crying months and years later. its so painful. im lost.He was my whole life.

[JimSmith-szsc]

I believe in my heart that I will see all my pets in heaven and I thank Jesus for that

[Petergalvan]

I missed her so much. It's only been 24 hours. God please ease the pain. In memory of Zoe. I hope everyone here 🙏 shall see their pet in heaven.

[jennifersmith]

My baby died 6-13-23 and she was 16 years old. I loved her with my whole entire heart. I am devastated. I look forward to when God calls me to heaven. I pray she meets me at heaven’s gate.

[ronaldraygun]

I’ve heard the grief of pet loss is proportional to how much you love the pet. It’s clear reading these comments and experiencing pet loss that we love our pets tremendously, leaving us drowning in a sea of grief.

[sarahendren]

Helped my little guy cross cross the rainbow bridge today. He was 9 days shy of turning 18. I got him when he was 5 weeks old. I was 22 now 40. 18 years of being my best friend, my therapy and my everything! I have no children or a significant other it's always been him and I! This is the hardest thing I have ever been through. I can't even sleep in my bed. I know I need to grieve and I'm trying to accept I did the right thing. I love you Cooper my little weiner dog!

[rubytuesday]

Feels like a punch to the gutt that NEVER goes away. The disbelief that our best friend is gone and never coming back...in time, the pain "lessens" a bit, but that memory is always there. We just lost our 12-year old Golden Retriever and it's a pain that is indescribable. One minute you feel okay and the next, you are overcome with tears.

[KMT]

After a 4 month battle with a brain tumor, a 2 week battle of liver failure, and $45k later, I had to let my best friend go yesterday. Fitz was an almost 10 year old GSD and my true best friend. He got me through my divorce 4 years ago and a year and a half ago he helped me find my forever love. He fought hard and we did everything we possibly could for him.

I’m truly devastated and heart broken, but I’m also happy and at peace. He’s not in pain and he’s no longer struggling. I’m happy knowing everything we did together over the last 10 years. It’s so hard but so relieving knowing he is running free and healthy in doggy heaven

[jamielynn]

I am 60 years old and never in my life have I experienced this kind of pain. My little Sophie was 12 years old when I found out there was no way she would get better. We were never apart not even for one day. I am absolutely devastated and just don’t feel my life will ever be the same. I hate being in my own home cause everything reminds me of her. When I leave for the day and get back home I am just bawling when I open the door cause she isn’t there. This is for sure the worst pain I have ever felt. I miss her so much 😭😭

[BettyNFriendz]

Had to say goodbye to my Son Goober yesterday. He was a stray dog I found and I WILL find him again. Love to all of you here who are grieving, I feel your pain
🐾❤️🤟🏼❤️🐾

[EclipsedAngel]

I'm so grateful for this video and that I'm seeing others feeling what I'm going through too. I'm 68 and I got my sweet cat 18 years ago. She got sick and passed away in 8 days...I knew there was nothing I could do to save her, so I gave her lots of love and tender care until she took her last breath. Now, it's so quiet, empty and utterly lonely...and even though I still feel her presence lying next to me, or following me into the bathroom or kitchen, and I habitually each out to look at her or to pet her . . .she's not there. When this happens, it feels like she's just taken that final breath all over again...and this happens at least 2 dozen times a day (and similar at night). No more purring me to sleep, no more meows to greet me in the mornings or when I return home. Just the devastatingly empty Black Hole of pain. I miss her so much.

[vinetamer]

I am here because I had to put my dog to sleep yesterday. We were able to do it at home. It was so peaceful and sweet. I am heartbroken 💔🐩

[PamelaBlosser-psck]

I lost my Bella at 15. I have never hurt more. She was my life, my family and my love. We were a family. I’m single and it was just Bella and I. ❤

[teregonzalez]

I thought I was the only one feeling this way! I recently lost my chocolate Labrador at 14 years old. I adopted him at 2 months old. We knew each other so well, I could easily read his body language when he needed something. I am so glad I am not alone. I miss him terribly. Our routines I am missing. Life is not the same anymore

[greywolf]

my dog Vergil died overnight
I woke up and he was gone.
he was with me when my mom died and when I moved to Albuquerque
he was loyal and true to the last beats of his heart
he was my friend

[bestimpersonations]

Yes, the quiet is excruciating. My first time without a pet in 20 or some years.

[lauraraneri]

My sweet Henry (German shepherd) died on 4-30-24 and I miss him so much. 😥 We had him for almost 9 years and he was my love bug and constant companion especially being that I work from home. 🙏

[evelynrogers]

It’s been two months. Callie’s bowl is right where she left it. Haven’t touched it. Cry every day. My angel, best friend. 14 and a half years

[kimwood]

Dachshunds are like your shadow. They pick you and love you so hard. I just lost Charles 9/5/23. I recued him 14 years ago . he made it to 17 and a half. He was my best little friend and i can hardly breathe. I have memories running through my mind non stop. He's everywhere, but nowhere. My mind cant grasp the loss and my heart is broken

[PamelaBlosser-psck]

I lost my Bella… she had a tumor (most likely cancer). She was my world. Bella was my life. I will love her forever!