Grief and Loss Questions

Question 1

Understanding Pet’s Condition

Answer 1

1. Can you describe your understanding of your pet’s current health status?
2. What has the veterinarian shared with you about the diagnosis?

Question 2

Impact on Daily Life

Answer 2

1. How has your pet’s condition affected your daily life or routines?
2. Has your pet’s health impacted your physical or emotional well-being? If so, how?

Question 3

Understanding Treatment Options

Answer 3

1.Do you feel like you undersatnding all the options the veterinary team has given you?
2. Is there anything that feels unclear or overwhelming about these options?

Question 4

Client’s Emotional State

Answer 4

1. How are you feeling with everything happening with your pet?
2. What emotions have been coming up for you during this process?

Question 5

Desired Outcomes and Priorities

Answer 5

1. What is your biggest priority for your pet right now?
2. Does what you want for you pet align with what the veterinary team has recommended?

Question 6

Coping Mechanism

Answer 6

1. What have you been doing to manage the stress of the situation?
2. Are there any strategies or support that has been helpful for you?

Question 7

Barriers to Desired Outcomes

Answer 7

1. What do you see as the biggest challenge in achieving the outcome that you want for your pet?
2. Are there financial, emotional, or logistical barriers you’re facing?

Question 8

Past Experiences

Answer 8

1.Have you experienced something like this before with a pet or loved one?
2. Do past experiences influence how you’re feelings about this situation now?