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Separation Anxiety in Dogs After COVID Isolation

May 28, 2020
I once told my friend that my dream job was to be a stay-at-home dog mom. I was joking. Mostly.

Never did I imagine that a devastating virus would afford me that opportunity, and never did I imagine that it would result in my dog, and countless others around the globe, developing separation anxiety, but here we are.

Dogs are very routine creatures. They thrive on consistent schedules and clear expectations. When they suddenly have a change to their routine, behavior issues can easily develop. Their anxiety can manifest in a number of ways; not eating, inappropriate elimination, destruction, self harm, becoming more vocal, and more. Punishment for their behavior only worsens it, and can severely damage the relationship you have with him or her, or them.

As dog owners who have been working from home prepare for the eventuality of going back to the office, we could all do our canine companions a favor by taking a little time and care in preparing them, as well.

I look at it as an investment in my dog’s mental health, as well as my own, trust me when I say that separation anxiety is no walk in the park!

Here are a few great tips from the ASPCA to make their transition easier for all parties involved.

 

Written by Yvonne Driscoll- Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital

 

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  • 24-HR ER: 508-319-2117
  • Our Services
    • Compounding Pharmacy
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Emergency/Critical Care
    • Surgery
  • For Your Pet
    • Client Registration Form
    • COVID Curb-Side Procedures
    • When Your Pet is a Patient
    • Client Portal
    • Pet Insurance
    • Payment Options
    • End of Life Arrangements
    • Clinical Studies
    • Refill a Compounded Medication
  • For Veterinary Teams
    • COVID-19 Hospital Updates
    • Referral Forms and Portal
    • Continuing Education
    • VetBloom CE
    • Clinical Studies
    • Compounding Pharmacy
  • About Us
    • Our Hospital
    • Our Team
    • Why Ethos
    • Contact Us
  • Blogs & Videos
    • Our Blogs
    • PAWEDcasts
  • We’re Hiring!
    • Apply Today
    • Benefits and Perks
    • Ethos Job Fairs
    • Vet Student Externships
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