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Erin Smith, Associate Professor and Discipline Lead (Paramedicine), La Trobe University

Why grieving a pet can be as hard as grieving a person

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For many of us, pets are more than just animals. They are family. So, when a beloved pet dies, the grief can feel overwhelming.

For some, like me, it does more than break your heart. The death of a pet can reopen old emotional wounds, intensifying past trauma and worsening existing mental health challenges.

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