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Is it Normal to Grieve for Months When a Pet Dies?

From the Harvard Mental Health Letter for March 2010, Ask the Doctor: Is it Normal to Grieve for Months When a Pet Dies?

Q. My elderly uncle can’t seem to recover from the loss of his dog. Is it normal to grieve for months when a pet dies? When is it time to encourage him to seek mental health help?

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