As the nice weather of spring and summer tempt you to leave work and plan a relaxing vacation, take the time to remember your pet. Whether you're gone for day, a weekend or a week, here are some tips to make you and your four-legged friends happy during your vacation. Pets can also feel emotional distress, and some pets develop separation anxiety disorder when they feel abandoned.
Separation anxiety causes pets to become overly anxious and stressed when their owners are gone.
This leads to erratic behaviour such as being destructive, overly vocal, or soiling in the house. They don't know what to do when you're not there, and they lose control of themselves. This disorder is mainly found in dogs because they are pack animals with social instincts. Dr. Carey suggests talking to your vet if you think your pet may have separation anxiety. This disorder may take some time to overcome, but it is possible, if pet owners try a behavioural training routine.