Healing Hearts with Pets: Holiday stress and your pets

Healing Hearts with Pets: Holiday stress and your pets: "Tips and thoughts on Holiday stress:Holiday stress does not just affect pets – many owners worry about their pets while they are away. A rec..."

Holiday stress and your pets

Tips and thoughts on Holiday stress:Holiday stress does not just affect pets – many owners worry about their pets while they are away. A recent survey* reveals that 32% of dog owners think their dog is stressed by a stay in kennels. In fact, 11% would not leave their dog in a kennel again. 33% of dog owners alter their holiday plans to reduce stress for their pet. 

Common sign of stress include:

• Changed demeanour e.g. altered posture, large pupils, tense muscles
• Altered sleeping/resting patterns
• Changed use of environment e.g. stops going into garden
• Habits such as excessive licking
• Excessive vocalisation
• Changed resting places e.g. top of the wardrobe instead of the bed
• Reduced play
• Increased or decreased attachment to people or other pets
• Increased or decreased social interaction
• House soiling

 Get your buddy checked out by your vet if you suspect or see behavior unfamiliar from your pets everyday activity. 

Forgo the Flowers if at all possible for your Kitties sake