Vet says she doesn't 'love to hear' pet owners say this as animals pass away

Saying goodbye to an adored pet is never an easy task, but it is sadly something all pet owners must go through.

Mobile hospice vet Faith Banks believes it is important to offer loving and comforting words during their final moments - no matter how painful it is to watch them pass on.

In a new TikTok video, she discussed the profound impact of last words on not just humans - but animals too. She said "The last words you say to your pet are very special and very meaningful."

Faith shared her experience of listening to the audiobook The Collective Regrets of Clover, which tells the story of a death doula - someone who assists people and their families through the dying process.

She said: "In the story, she talks about a journal that she keeps with all the last words that people say just before they die - some of them are very deep and meaningful and some of them are very frivolous."

According to the veterinary expert, animals can perceive the sentiment in emotional words spoken to them in their last moments. She added: "I hear the final words many people say [to their pets] and they do stick with me."

Many are the common or traditional things you'd think people would say - 'I love you, thank you, I'll miss you, see you again, wait for me'." But there is one particular common word uttered by grieving pet owners that she disagrees with.

Faith revealed: "'I'm sorry' is one I don't love to hear because I feel that those people have done so much for their pet. I understand you're sorry you can no longer be together but I hope they're not apologising for anything they have done wrong."

Many TikTok users shared their experiences of saying goodbye to their beloved furry friends in the comments section. One user said: "I said 'It's