I've worked as a CVT for over a decade and would like to share some pet loss resources. I work in internal medicine and many of the pets I work with are terminally ill.
How will I know: https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/sites/default/files/files/companion/HTB/Difficult%20Decisions%20brocure-web%20layout%20%282019%29%20digital.pdf
Pet loss support and coping with the loss of a pet: https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/companion/our-services/honoring-bond-program-support-pet-owners
And I did hug and kiss Miss Swan, our 8 year old mini Rex.