Many people feel guilt about choosing to kill their pet but its not like that at all. If it comes to euthanasia, then you and your veterinarian know your pets quality of life will not be good. Theres nothing that can be done to make it better. Youre actually doing them a great kindness to end their suffering. Read 5 Types of Cremation Urns for Your Dogs Ashes for different ways to memorialize your pet. Be kind to yourself. After your dog or cat has been put to sleep, be very kind to yourself and allow yourself to cope when your dog or cat dies. Take as long as you need to. Surround yourself with friends and family who understand what your pet meant to you, and who will listen to you and support you. The worst thing you can hear is its only a dog, you can get another one. Avoid people with that attitude, because it will only make you feel worse. If youre struggling with grief and guilty feelings because of the circumstances surrounding your dog or cats death, read How to Heal Your Heart After Losing a Pet 7. Ways to Cope With Grief and Guilt When Your Dog or Cat Dies. I interviewed veterinarians, grief counselors, and pet experts for the best ways to survive the death of a beloved dog or cat, and I included stories from real pet owners who coped with guilt and grief in sometimes surprising ways. This ebook will help if youre struggling with grief and guilty feelings because of the circumstances surrounding your dog or cats death. Youll see youre not alone, and youll learn how others coped with their pets deaths. How are you coping with your pets death I invite you to share below describing your dog or cats life and death can help you heal. I cant offer advice on how to cope with your pets death, but it may help you to share your experience. Related to Your Search.