Self-Care Tips

While grieving, it is important to take care of your physical, mental, emotional, and social health.

Drink plenty of water
Limit caffeine
Monitor eating habits. If you have difficulty eating, try eating with others present. Do your best to eat a balanced diet.
Journal your feelings. Challenge guilt and shame feelings.
Write a letter to your pet
Exercise
Practice breathing techniques/Practice relaxation techniques/Meditate
Monitor sleeping habits
Get a massage
Spend time with loved ones/Spend time doing things that bring you joy
Memorialize your pet
- Hold a memorial service
- Create a photo collage or shadow box of their things with their picture
- Get their paw print in clay
- Donate to an animal shelter/Volunteer at an animal shelter
- Plant a tree or flowers
- Create a memory stone with their name on it
Attend a pet loss support group
Attend individual grief counseling
Consult your doctor
Ask for help

Disclaimer: This list is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as medical/mental health advice. Please consult your medical doctor or a mental health therapist if you need continued support and care.