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How to cope after the death of a pet
Be aware that everyone experiences grief in different ways.
Grief is an intense process and often happens gradually. Everyone processes grief differently and there no " normal " timeframe from grieving so you may feel better after several weeks, months, or even after a year.
Be patient and allow yourself to experience grief for your pet, as this is an important way to process the death of your pet. Though you may try to ignore the pain, this will likely only make it worse.