Managing Separation Anxiety
- posted: May 01, 2023
When you are separated from your pet, it may cause anxiety. Some pets get upset when they can't see their adopters and may act out because of that stress and anxiety. In addition, some pets become destructive when separated, and others bark or whine excessively. If you think your pet has separation anxiety, there are steps you can take to ease stress.
For example, some pets get upset during pet boarding, and others have anxiety at the pet spa during pet grooming. Separation anxiety is usually behind these issues. If you're in the Syosset, Plainview, or Westbury, NY, call our veterinarian for a checkup or any health problems.
Symptoms of Separation Anxiety
When your pet has accidents on the floor, even when well-trained, this can be a symptom of this anxiety. Your pet may also chew things up, including your clothing or furniture. They can drool, pant excessively, and try to get outside to escape that anxiety. Your furry friend may also pace back and forth in an obsessive way. When you're gone, these symptoms can indicate a problem with too much stress.
Managing the Condition
One way that some people manage this is to give a special treat to their pet only when leaving. Then, when you get back, take the treat back. You can also leave in a low-key way that won't go noticed as a big deal. You can also leave out some of your clothing with your smell. Some pet owners also give their pets a calming supplement available over the counter to help combat anxiety.
If the anxiety is severe, you may have to simply let them get used to you leaving through pet training. You can do all your preparation before leaving, without actually leaving. That gets your pet used to these actions. Doing this several times each day will desensitize them to your leaving. When they have less anxiety about these preparations, you can start to go just outside the door and then return. Then, stay outside longer during this pet training as your pet gets used to being alone.
Get Pet Boarding and Pet Grooming
Call us at (917) 519-5708 to make an appointment when your pet needs pet spa services like grooming and boarding in Syosset, Plainview, or Westbury, NY. We would be happy to assist you and your pet with separation anxiety.
- posted: May 01, 2023
When you are separated from your pet, it may cause anxiety. Some pets get upset when they can't see their adopters and may act out because of that stress and anxiety. In addition, some pets become destructive when separated, and others bark or whine excessively. If you think your pet has separation anxiety, there are steps you can take to ease stress.
For example, some pets get upset during pet boarding, and others have anxiety at the pet spa during pet grooming. Separation anxiety is usually behind these issues. If you're in the Syosset, Plainview, or Westbury, NY, call our veterinarian for a checkup or any health problems.
Symptoms of Separation Anxiety
When your pet has accidents on the floor, even when well-trained, this can be a symptom of this anxiety. Your pet may also chew things up, including your clothing or furniture. They can drool, pant excessively, and try to get outside to escape that anxiety. Your furry friend may also pace back and forth in an obsessive way. When you're gone, these symptoms can indicate a problem with too much stress.
Managing the Condition
One way that some people manage this is to give a special treat to their pet only when leaving. Then, when you get back, take the treat back. You can also leave in a low-key way that won't go noticed as a big deal. You can also leave out some of your clothing with your smell. Some pet owners also give their pets a calming supplement available over the counter to help combat anxiety.
If the anxiety is severe, you may have to simply let them get used to you leaving through pet training. You can do all your preparation before leaving, without actually leaving. That gets your pet used to these actions. Doing this several times each day will desensitize them to your leaving. When they have less anxiety about these preparations, you can start to go just outside the door and then return. Then, stay outside longer during this pet training as your pet gets used to being alone.
Get Pet Boarding and Pet Grooming
Call us at (917) 519-5708 to make an appointment when your pet needs pet spa services like grooming and boarding in Syosset, Plainview, or Westbury, NY. We would be happy to assist you and your pet with separation anxiety.