{"id":1682,"date":"2018-08-15T16:46:14","date_gmt":"2018-08-15T16:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/?p=1682"},"modified":"2021-11-29T15:48:16","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T15:48:16","slug":"separation-anxiety-in-pets-battling-the-back-to-school-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/separation-anxiety-in-pets-battling-the-back-to-school-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"Separation Anxiety in Pets: Battling the Back-to-School Blues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1683 size-full\" title=\"A dog sits at the window, waiting for his people to return.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/iStock-854545192_super.jpg\" alt=\"Separation anxiety in pets can intensity when kids go back to school\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/>With the start of a new school year less than a month away, kids and parents are already beginning back-to-school preparations. Shopping for clothes, gathering supplies, and arranging schedules and carpools are all a part of life in late August\/early September. However, all this running around may leave Fido or Fluffy feeling a bit confused.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separation anxiety in pets is common once the kids go back to school. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can help ease the transition for your furry family member. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotting Separation Anxiety in Pets<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dogs are pack animals by nature, and whether they live with humans or other dogs, the sudden absence of a familiar face can lead to fear, worry, and stress. The following symptoms can be a clue that separation anxiety is rearing its ugly head:<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of energy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreased appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeping more than usual<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive barking\/whining\/yowling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Destructive chewing or scratching<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repetitive sniffing, scratching at doors, or looking out of windows<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House soiling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spending time in the absent person\u2019s room<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting Your Pet<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With patience and persistence, you can help your pet overcome separation anxiety. Consider the following tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Stick to a schedule<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Pets thrive on routine, and schedule changes should be made gradually whenever possible. Help your pet acclimate to a new routine by slowly introducing changes. Have them spend more time apart from the kids or implement beforehand the new exercise and play times they can expect to have during the school year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Ensure daily exercise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Making sure your pet gets plenty of exercise each day (walking, hiking, or playing a game of fetch\/feather chase should do the trick!) will help burn off excess energy and keep your pet relaxed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Keep them busy.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provide your pet with plenty of physical and mental enrichment throughout the day. Offer chew toys, food puzzles, and interactive games. Brush up on obedience <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/category\/training-behavior\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or teach them new tricks. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Get the kids involved<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. One of the best parts of having kids and owning a pet is giving your children the opportunity to develop empathy and compassion for animals. Enlist the help of the youngest family members when it comes to playing, walking, and feeding your pet. Encourage extra snuggles and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/dog-socialization\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one-on-one time<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to Seek Help<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, separation anxiety in pets can lead to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/blog\/dog-bite-prevention\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dangerous<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or destructive behavior. It can also develop into full blown depression. If you\u2019re concerned about your pet, please don\u2019t hesitate to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summeridgeanimalclinic.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact the staff<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Summeridge Animal Clinic.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the start of a new school year less than a month away, kids and parents are already beginning back-to-school preparations. Shopping for clothes, gathering supplies, and arranging schedules and carpools are all a part of life in late August\/early September. However, all this running around may leave Fido or Fluffy feeling a bit confused. 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