Grief after a pet’s death can be as long-lasting as losing a human loved one, study finds

Grieving the death of a pet can be just as painful - and long-lasting - as mourning a human loved one, according to new research.

A study published in the academic journal PLOS One found that some people who lose a pet experience prolonged grief disorder (PGD), a serious mental health condition that can persist for months or even years.