A peaceful death for your pet without guilt and regret

In this post you are going to learn 3 steps you can take when your pet is dying to ensure that

Your pet suffers as little as possible, and that
You don’t make decisions about your pet’s end of life that you will regret after your pet has died.

When your pet is dying

Watching your beloved pet’s health fail and realizing that your time together with your best friend will soon come to an end is heartbreaking, and it is bound to strongly affect you, physically, emotionally and mentally. It can be difficult to sleep because you worry about your pet. Feelings of grief, anger, sadness, despair and many more can overwhelm you.

If your pet is your best friend and companion, more than anything else, you will want to give your pet the best possible care, and you will want your pet to pass on peacefully at the right time – and preferably with you by his or her side.

When your pet’s end of life is getting close, you will want to make sure that your pet doesn’t die prematurely or the opposite: that your pet’s life and suffering doesn’t get prolonged beyond what is reasonable and fair to the pet.

3 action steps

Based on my own experiences with pet loss, there are three things that come to mind right away that can help ensure a peaceful death for your pet. Taking these 3 steps will help you get peace of mind knowing you have done the best you can for your beloved pet, and the fond memories you have of your pet will not drown in unbearable feelings of guilt and regret.

The 3 steps you can take to ensure a peaceful death for your pet and avoid guilt and regret after your pet has died are:

Do research on your local veterinarians beforehand, so you can find a vet you feel comfortable with and who has the equipment necessary to diagnose and care for your pet. Maybe even find someone who specializes in end of life care for pets.
When you take your pet to the vet (esp. when you’re trying to determine whether it is NOW your pet is dying), it can be a good idea to get at least two veterinary opinions. And make sure to tell them all the symptoms (such as for example if he/she has been barely eating or drinking.).
When your pet is dying, don’t make impulsive decisions based on fear. Make sure you carefully weigh the pros and cons of the various options you have at each moment, as every decision you make can mean the difference between life and death for your pet and also determine whether your pet gets a peaceful death or not.

When the moment of death is close

Sometimes it can be very difficult to determine when the time has come for you to stop trying to find cures and treatments and instead let your pet get peace. Life doesn’t always happen according to a plan, but the better prepared you are, the better chance you have to make your pet’s passing a peaceful and graceful one.

At the point when death is imminent, your main ‘job’ will be to just be with your pet, making him as comfortable as possible, and holding a sacred space of peace and love for your beloved animal companion.

Meditation – a tool to help you get peace of mind in the midst of grief and loss

Meditation can help you be fully in the moment no matter what happens. If you are not doing some kind of meditation or deep relaxation on a daily basis, now is a good time to start. Taking time to do a little daily meditation when your pet is dying can help you get calm and balanced so you can

be there for your pet when he or she needs you the most, and
so you can you can make decisions about your pet’s end of life that you can live with for the rest of your life without overwhelming feelings of guilt and regret.

Less than 15 minutes a day

Meditation is easy and doesn’t need to take much more than 10-15 minutes a day to help you return to a state of inner peace. And the good news is that you can get started right away!

Inner Peace Meditation

My guided Inner Peace Meditation is the first in the Healing Pet Loss Meditation Series and has been created to help you through this challenging period.