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How can I help my dog who's "sister" just died yesterday. They lived together for the past 6 years
2 Answers

Answered By Lauren Jones VMD
Veterinarian
Published on April 9th, 2017
Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM
Veterinarian
I am so sorry for your loss. If you still have the dog that died, I suggest you have your dog sniff her and give your dog time to realize that she is dead. Your dog will then not look for her and think she is missing. Dogs can cope very well with death, especially when they actually see their companion dead.
Apart from that you should treat it as if nothing happened and keep your dog busy with walks and playing. Do not change your daily routine. This will help your dog get settled again.
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