Death of a Pet: Older Child

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Ideas for Explaining Death of Dog to 4 Year Old

S.K. asks from San Luis Obispo

We just had to put our dog to sleep this weekend. My son is 4 and knows that he is sick and not happy. We have told him he is at the doctor trying to get better, bu...

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Losing a Pet

T.B. asks from Des Moines

My husband had a cat long before I met him. I was never a cat fan but figured the cat came with the man so I had to "deal" with it. That was 13 years ago. We have ...

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Putting Cat to sleep...or Not

E.Z. asks from Minneapolis

We have a 7 year old cat who has been a wonderful cat since we got him as kitten. Recently he started peeing all over the house, we had him to the vet he did have a ...

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Exlaining Loss of Pet to 2Yr Old.

A.L. asks from Las Vegas

My husband and I(together 10 years married 5 years) had dogs long before we decided to have kids. Last week one of our beloved dogs (7yr old boxer) died unexpectedly....

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Memorial for a Pet

M.M. asks from Rochester

Hi ladies - we recently lost a fairly young cat, less than 4 years old, probably a victim to a predator in the woods. We searched the neighborhood for her and knocke...

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Naughty and Noisy Cat

K.G. asks from Chicago

My cat is constantly begging for food and attention! Sometimes waking us up at five in the morning with his meowing and rattling the door handle. He gets three meals ...

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What Do I Do with Cat Pooping Around the House?

L.F. asks from Minneapolis

I have a 13 year old female cat. Over the past 6 months, she has started pooping/peeing in places other than her box. The vet cannot find any medical reason. We've...

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Explaining Death

M.L. asks from Phoenix

I was hoping to get some advice explaining death to my very bright and verbal 30 month old little girl and 18 month old boy. Their very dear Gramma is not well and I ...

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Euthanizing a Pet

S.B. asks from Omaha

OK, this is going to be a long one! Our dog, Jordan (beagle/lab mix), is now 12+ years old and is experiencing several symptoms of old age. I feel the end is fast a...

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What's a Good Pet for a 7 Yr. Old.

C.H. asks from Lincoln

My son's 7th birthday is coming up soon (in late April). I've decided not to go w/ a turtle or fish. I do NOT plan on getting a rat or hamster. I use to have hamste...