Do surviving pets grieve the loss of another pet?

Original Question: Do surviving pets grieve? - Anonymous

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Do surviving pets grieve the loss of another pet? Aug 29, 2020

This is difficult to know for sure but some pets do appear to go through behavioral changes that could reflect stress, anxiety or a mourning period.

Dr. Jocelyn Anne Mason, DVM

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Do surviving pets grieve the loss of another pet?
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Do surviving pets grieve the loss of another pet?
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This is difficult to know for sure but some pets do appear to go through behavioral changes that could reflect stress, anxiety or a mourning period.
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