No matter how stiff your upper lip may be, you likely feel some degree of sadness — or even grief — as you deal with your dog’s cancer.
In this illuminating and supportive seminar, Dr. Dressler walks us through his thoughts about how to deal with this overwhelming emotion — and even use it to help our dogs.
This seminar is provocative and emotional, but deeply important. We believe it's one of the most helpful Dr. Dressler ever gave. As always, he answers questions from readers.
01:11 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Understanding grief and the perception of grieving a dog
04:45 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Emotional swings and the stages of grief.
11:08 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Disenfranchised grief and your role as your dog’s guardian.
16:03 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Disruptive stress and its effect on decision making.
22:32 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Answers reader’s question on chemotherapy, Lymphoma, diet and appetite, and treatment side effects and decisions.
39:34 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Answers reader’s question on diet, raw meat, and supplements.
45:50 Dr. Demian Dressler:
The importance of managing and dealing with your grief.
53:11 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Pre-emptive grief, delayed grief, and harmful behavior patterns.
58:20 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Guilt, acceptance, forgiveness, and deservedness.