How To Introduce A Second Cat – Without Too Much Drama
What’s cuter than one cat? Two cats! Nothing is sweeter than a purrfect pair that spends the days cuddling, playing with, and grooming one other. A new addition can keep your cat company and help them get the exercise, mental stimulation, and comfort they crave when you’re not home. June marks Adopt-A-Cat Month at the […]
Why Anxiety in Cats Gets Worse At Night
Are you losing sleep over your pet’s anxiety? It’s not uncommon for cats and dogs to seem fine during the day, only to bark, meow, or pace restlessly through the night. Read on to learn how to can find the underlying cause for your pet’s nighttime anxiety symptoms and what you can do to help […]
15 Most Overlooked Signs of Anxiety in Cats
In honor of Pet Anxiety Awareness Month, we’re highlighting all of the symptoms, treatment options, and need-to-know info about anxiety in cats. Cats are independent, daring, and resilient, but they can still struggle with anxiety. They may have trouble coping with stressors like changes in the household, power struggles with other pets, traumatic events, and […]
Managing Noise Anxiety in Your Dog
Summer is officially here! And this time of year brings upon the resonating sounds of fireworks and thunderstorms. Unfortunately, these loud noises can cause nervousness and anxious behavior in many pets which can result in: Wimpering, meowing, or howling Chewing or biting furniture, clothing, and other household items Urinating or defecating inside the home To […]
How to Calm Your Dog’s Anxiety to Loud Noises
It’s quite normal for loud noises to startle humans and pets alike. A fear of fireworks and loud noises in general is common in dogs and other pets, and in many cases is accompanied by other anxieties, such as a fear of thunderstorms or separation anxiety. However, some dogs may experience an excessive fear or […]
Fear of Thunderstorms in Dogs
Thunderstorm phobia in pets Although it is commonly termed as a “thunderstorm phobia,” pets may develop a fear for thunder, lightning, and other weather conditions, such as rain, sleet, strong wind, changes in illumination (from lightning flashes), and even snow. Some dogs may begin to show behavioral signs of storm phobia well before a storm […]
Causes of Fear and Anxiety in Dogs
Why is my pet anxious and scared? When your dog or cat experiences a fearful situation (stimulus), anxiety is increased and a deep seated, lasting memory of the experience is buried in your pet’s brain. Whenever the stimulus is repeated, your pet is unable to make a conscious decision and adopts a “fight or flight” […]
Calming Noise Anxiety in Dogs
With such sensitive hearing, it’s no wonder that pets have noise anxiety. The symptoms of noise anxiety include hiding under furniture, shaking, barking or meowing, chewing, digging, urinating, and pacing, just to name a few. Although any type of noise can frighten pets, thunder, fireworks, gunshots, and sirens are the main culprits. If your dog […]
Reduce Your Cat’s Anxiety and Stress
Anxiety in cats manifests from the anticipation of future dangers from unknown or imagined origins. This results in normal body reactions associated with fear, most commonly urination and/or passage of bowel movements, destruction, excessive vocalization, and even fear-based aggression in some cats. Anxiety in cats can have many causes, including illness, emotional or physical traumatic […]
Don’t Be a Scaredy Cat This Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner, which means masses of trick-or-treaters and ghouls and goblins lining the streets trying to scare unsuspecting passers-by. While all of this mayhem can be fun and exciting, our cats can become anxious and scared, which can lead to unwanted behavior like meowing, chewing, licking, or urinating outside the litter […]
Top Risk Factors for Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Separation anxiety is the number one behavioral problem in dogs, so it’s not uncommon if your dog has experienced heightened anxiety when you leave the room. But did you know that by ignoring these symptoms, you could in fact worsen your dog’s behavior? Before you can treat your dog’s separation anxiety there are a few […]
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs
What is Cushing’s disease? Cushing’s disease in dogs and cats is an excess of cortisol, the hormone normally released by the adrenal glands when pets are stressed. Cushing’s disease is also called hyperadrenocorticism Key facts about Cushing’s disease in dogs and cats Pets with Cushing’s disease are stressed mentally & physically. Bald patches and skin […]
Helping Your Dog With Separation Anxiety
Crate train your dog Crate training your dog is helpful because it provides your dog with a private space, much like a den. With proper training, many dogs come to enjoy their area, which makes the crate a safe place to keep your dog while you are out of the house. Plus, many dog owners […]
Separation Anxiety Treatment for Dogs
Treatment options for pets with separation anxiety Treating pet separation anxiety requires you to desensitize your pet so your pet is no longer anxious as you come and go. Desensitizing requires you to start with behaviors that don’t cause anxiety and gradually progress to behaviors that have caused anxiety in the past and you want […]
Separation Anxiety in Cats
What is separation anxiety? When your dog or cat has separation anxiety your pet becomes anxious because he or she is away from you. Pets exhibit separation anxiety with both physical and psychological problems. Many social animals—birds, horses, whales, monkeys—experience separation anxiety because they are genetically programmed to live within a social structure strengthened by […]