Dr Katrina Watson has recalled the pain she felt when her beloved dog Toby passed away 14 years ago.
The famously happy border collie, who died in 2010, was the 56-year-old’s co-star on Seven’s pet show Harry’s Practice (1997-2003).
“We had to put out a press release when Toby passed away as the whole of Australia was behind me,” he said, recalling the pain of his family’s loss.
“I had to go to Los Angeles for seven days shortly after, and when I got home, that’s when I realized because the house was empty,” he confessed. women’s day On Wednesday.
She added that it was not easy for some pet owners to share their grief over the loss of a pet, because it was a loss that some people had difficulty understanding.
‘The more we talk about death, the easier the (grieving) process is. “It’s a really complicated conversation for a lot of people.”
Dr Katrina Watson has recalled the pain she felt when her beloved dog Toby passed away 14 years ago. The famously happy border collie, who died in 2010, was the 56-year-old’s co-star on Seven’s pet show Harry’s Practice (1997-2003). Pictured: A snapshot of Katrina with Toby when he was still a puppy.
In a new interview with Woman’s Day on Wednesday, Katrina said losing a pet and talking about it could be a complicated conversation for some people. (Pictured with border collie Chilli)
Since her appearance on the hit lifestyle show, Katrina has built a career as a pet influencer.
Elsewhere in the chat, Katrina shared how she was able to guide pet owners through their grief through her online content.
“I am very dedicated to supporting people who have lost their pets and that gives me enormous satisfaction,” he told the publication.
Katrina’s videos introduce her new border collie Chilli.
It comes after Katrina opened up about losing Toby earlier this year during an episode of the series. Jess Rowe great talk show.
Known as Toby the Wonderdog, Katrina’s beloved companion also appeared on Channel Ten children’s show Totally Wild.
“He was part of my identity,” an emotional Katrina confessed during the podcast, which was first published in May.
And Katrina offered advice to anyone grieving the loss of a beloved pet.
Katrina said she has been able to guide pet owners through their grief as an influencer.
Admitting that he struggles with his pain, he told listeners, “You just need to go through the pain.”
The vet added that it is important to have people around who can offer support and sympathy.
“Unfortunately, we have this world of people saying things like ‘it’s just a cat.’ It’s replaceable. Get another one,” he continued.
‘Those kinds of comments make people just hide behind a door.
The only thing you can do to manage it is to stay busy. One day tears turn into smiles when you think about the memories.’
Katrina rose to fame on the Channel 10 children’s show Totally Wild in 1994.
She then appeared on Seven’s Harry’s Practice as a resident veterinarian alongside Dr Chris Brown from 1997 to 2003.
Warren later hosted Beverly Hills Vet in 2003 and Housecat Housecall in 2008 on Animal Planet in the US.