Dogs can mourn too, and are deeply affected by the deaths of canine companions

Dogs are deeply affected by the deaths of canine companions, eating and playing less and seeking attention more after a loss. — 123rf.com

Dogs are deeply affected by the deaths of canine companions, eating and playing less and seeking attention more following a loss, a large scientific study said recently.

Signs of grief have previously been reported across many species, including great apes, whales, dolphins, elephants and birds.