Blind Elderly Chihuahua Mourning Loss of Best Friend Has People Sobbing

Loss can be incredibly hard. It's impossible to imagine what it's like for animals. They don't really understand what's going on. That's why one dog mom is trying to help her blind senior Chihuahua, who just lost her BFF.

Alyssa knew she needed to act quickly after her pet died. It wasn't just going to be hard on the dog mom, it was going to be hard on her Chihuahua Pixey.

Pixey and Bailey Sue were best friends. They were both Chihuahuas and loved nothing more than to snuggle together. But their time together was recently cut short.

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Alyssa decided to get Pixey another pal to cuddle with. It was a "snuggle puppy" stuffy that makes heartbeat sounds. The dog mom even put Bailey's collar on the stuffy so that the senior dog could still smell her friend. She paired the stuffed animal with Bailey's old blanket too. It seemed to do the trick.

But that doesn't mean the transition wasn't hard on Alyssa too. "Sobbing as I make this, but maybe it will help someone else," she wrote in the caption.

Truly so heartbreaking. So many people in the comments section were touched. "That’s the hardest thing about losing a pet, not being able to explain to the pets left behind why their friend is no longer there," wrote one person. "It’s way too early for me to be sobbing like this . I’m so sorry for your loss you guys," another commenter lamented.

While another commenter offered Alyssa some advice. "Dogs mourn in their own way." they wrote. "The blanket is a great option and should help a lot. Spend extra time with them. They may lose appetite. Try feeding special food if that happens (like real chicken)."

Helping a Dog Through Loss

Dogs may not necessarily understand where their loved one has gone, but they do grieve. Dogs have many ways of showing you that they're in mourning; like loss of appetite, lethargy and depression, unusual sleeping habits, accidents, separation anxiety, acting up, or any other behavioral issues.

If you believe your dog might be grieving. There are several things you can do. Spend a little quality time with your dog. They'll love the attention and will recognize that they aren't alone. Similarly, you'll want to give them special treats too. An extra-long walk, a treat they don't usually get, or some extra play time can help. Most important, keep their schedule consistent. Dogs really thrive on knowing what's coming, it can help them not feel stressed.

The real answer here is time. In time your dog will get used to life without their loved one. And they'll be happy to have you there with them when they do.

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