The loss of a beloved canine companion is devastating, and new research shows that you might not be the only one feeling it. Any other dogs in your family could also go through mourning, as indicated by their behavior.
A survey of 426 multiple-dog owners in Italy revealed that, when one dog in the family dies, any others are more likely than not to display a distinct lack of doggy luster, as noticed by their humans. Although this might not be news to any people who are friends with dogs, the paper represents a step towards recognizing an aspect of animal care that has been underestimated.
So, Pirrone and her team set out to find some. They recruited 426 humans who lived with at least two dogs, and who had experienced the death of one of those dogs. These humans then were tasked with anonymously filling out a scientifically validated questionnaire about the behavior of their surviving dogs following their bereavement.
Of the grieving dogs, 93 percent had been living with their friends for longer than a year, and 69 percent had friendly relationships. Interestingly, the duration of time they had been living together had no influence in the behavior of the surviving dog.
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