If a man seems more angry than sad at the death of his pet, he may just be angry at the situation - and anger may be the only way he knows to express his grief. It's useful in such cases not to take the man's anger personally, or to react defensively against it. Some men turn to drugs or alcohol in an effort to numb the pain of loss, or to lower their inhibitions so they can let loose their emotions. They need to know that, because alcohol is a depressant, it will only add to the sadness they're already feeling. A man needs encouragement to share his reactions and emotions, to explore what his pet's death means to him, and to acknowledge how the loss affects his life.
Men often appear to be further along in the grieving process than they actually are.
Even if a man appears to be all right, it is unwise to make assumptions about what he is feeling.