Offer Clients Pet Loss Information Before They Leave

Sandra Grossman, PhD, owner of PetLoss Partners and Compassionate Practice Consulting, works with the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement, which offers free online pet loss chatrooms six days a week.

These chatroom are moderated by certified pet loss counselors, and the organization's website can help you find pet loss support groups or pet loss counselors in your area. Sometimes, these services just aren't mentioned by veterinarians. Grossman advises veterinarians to hand clients a pet loss folder with coping strategies and listings of counselors and groups before they leave the practice.