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Losing a cherished feline is commonly a child’s very first experience with the death of a household member. depending upon a child’s age, death as well as euthanasia can be difficult ideas to grasp, as well as parents may discover themselves at a loss as to exactly how to assist their grieving child. staying strong for Smokey, written by veterinarian Corey Gut, DVM, with guidance from an elementary institution counselor as well as kid therapist, addresses this difficult topic.
Smokey is a treasured member of the household who has grown up with the bit woman in whose voice the book is written. When Smokey becomes sick as well as her high quality of life has diminished, the household has to make the difficult decision to let Smokey go.
Aimed at young children, this beautifully illustrated book introduces a tough subject in a caring as well as accessible manner. reading this book with kids can assist them cope with loss as well as serve as a catalyst to open up about their feelings.
Staying strong for Smokey as well as its canine counterpart, Being take on for Bailey, are offered from Amazon or directly from the author’s website.
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7 comments on Review: staying strong for Smokey
Maria says:
May 24, 2017 at 12:04 pm
Ever since I checked out this, I had a gut feeling that I would have to “stay strong” for my feline any type of time soon, as well as last Saturday (May 20th) I took her to the Veterinary clinic, sat there for almost seven hours, beore they might take her in. What for me was a “check-up” [turned out to be] something horrible, as well as after a phonecall in the middle of the night, letting me understand that they discovered something on the X-ray (a mass in her abdomen) that sounded truly severe, I had no other option however to let her go…. Today, three Days later, I hear from the center that it may not have been as poor after all. I am sitting here, believing I would do whatever for my feline Kajsa, as well as somebody else made me believe I had no option however to euthanize her. My heart is torn apart, as well as I don’t understand if I’ll be able to trust one more veterinarian ever again.
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Ingrid says:
May 24, 2017 at 4:43 pm
Oh Maria, I’m so extremely sorry! My heart is breaking for you. I can’t even envision what you’re going through. What a horrible experience. losing a cherished feline is so extremely difficult, however what you’re dealing with is beyond anything I can contemplate. I desire there was something I might do to simplicity your pain. Kajsa was such a lovely girl, as well as I’m so grateful you shared her with me as well as my visitors in my book. I feel like I lost one of my own cats, reading your post.
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Maria says:
May 25, 2017 at 2:41 pm
I am grateful that I got to share pictures of my lovely Kajsa with your wonderful book, Tortie-lovers allover the world will enjoy her wonderful looks in addition to the other “Girls” in the book. however I am heartbroken, she should have been around for a number of more years… Words cannot simplicity my pain, however I am thankful I have good friends (IRL, IG, blogs) that can comprehend exactly how devastated I feel, people who like cats as much as I do.
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Caren Gittleman says:
May 12, 2017 at 10:41 am
I have the honor of understanding Dr.Corey. She is a Vet at the method that Cody as well as Dakota go to. We likewise had the honor of reviewing her very first book about Bailey….we will be seeing her tomorrow to pick up this book as well as will be reviewing it on may 22nd. She is an incredible woman, just incredible. So warm, brilliant as well as kind.
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Ingrid says:
May 12, 2017 at 11:25 am
What a little world! That is so great that you understand Dr. Corey.
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Janine says:
May 12, 2017 at 8:18 am
This is a wonderful concept for children. I keep in mind when I lost my very first cat. It was most likely the worst thing I went with as well as my parents truly didn’t state much about it.
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Steven D. Howard says:
May 12, 2017 at 1:12 am
Just reading about the story is making my eyes well up. It made me keep in mind losing pets that I was so sure I’d never fail to remember at the time as well as realizing that I haven’t believed about them in years anull
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