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Recognising and addressing anxiety in pets

“Anxiety can come in many different forms but generally means an animal is feeling or anticipating danger, even though no threat may be apparent at the time. It is important to be able to notice the signs of anxiety to then work towards helping your pet overcome this feeling,” advises Vet Nurse Dr Suead Zumut [...]

How to prevent post-COVID pet separation anxiety

Australians are known to hold one of the highest rates of pet ownership worldwide. Certainly, COVID-19 has seen this figure rise, as pet adoption rates have increased. Yet as Coronavirus restrictions ease and pet owners return to work, pet separation anxiety could become an issue. One of the benefits of COVID-19 for our four-legged friends [...]

Help your dog with separation anxiety

Do dogs suffer from separation anxiety? "Because dogs are pack animals, it is believed they suffer from separation anxiety when left on their own for long periods. Symptoms can include barking, whining, howling, pacing, and chewing. Fortunately, separation anxiety can be treated with a combination of medication and behaviour modification."   Imagine this: You go [...]

2021-05-07T08:51:49+10:00By |Tags: |7 Comments
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