People mourning animals can suffer prolonged grief disorder, a condition brought about by death of loved one, study says Grief over the death of a pet could be as chronic as that for a human family member, research has shown, confirming what many people already know about their bond with their furry friends. People grieving the loss of a pet can suffer prolonged grief disorder (PGD), a mental health condition brought about by the death of a loved one, a survey published in the academic journal PLOS One has found. Continue reading...