Your child may feel betrayed if you wait to tell him or her about the death of your pet. [title] Be honest while leaving out any details that might traumatize your child.
[header] How to help your child when a pet dies [title] Tell your child right away. [step] Sometimes people avoid telling children about the death of a pet right away because the conversation can be so difficult. When a pet dies, it is best to tell your child soon after it happens rather than avoiding or putting off the conversation.