A psychologist answers your questions about pet loss.
Please read first: Dr. LaFarge is a psychologist who specializes in human/animal relationships and the human/animal bond. Due to the volume of questions submitted, we cannot guarantee that yours will be answered in this column. Please do not submit questions about medical or behavioral problems here. If you think that your pet is sick, contact your veterinarian. In order to properly diagnose a medical condition, a licensed veterinarian should be consulted. Self-diagnosis or delay seeking proper veterinary care may worsen your pet's condition.