Due to the change of light due to the pandemic, many people have found it necessary to return to the workplace to continue their activities, this has not only affected the new routine of those involved but has completely moved the world. of some very important members of the home: our pets.
The new routine has destabilized the relationship and schedules of our little furry friends with their humans, whom they were used to seeing 24/7 when suddenly they stopped doing so. This abrupt change can generate a quite common syndrome among pets and that is separation anxiety, which affects up to 20% of the canine population.
It is true that this affectation mainly influences the behavior of dogs due to their social nature, but other companion animals such as cats can also suffer from some of the symptoms. In both species these are: Crying when their human leaves the home, toileting in places where they are not allowed, destructive actions with household objects and in serious cases, vomiting or diarrhea.
To avoid this, Alejandra Carmona, CEO of Naturale Mascota, a Mexican company focused on caring for the physical, emotional, and psychological health of pets, tells us how we can avoid the stress and anxiety of our furry friends.
1. Modify your schedules: Before leaving home we usually do some activities that in the long run can tell our pet that we are about to leave. To avoid this, look for different times throughout the day in which you can do your earrings to get your home ready and at the same time, not show your dog or cat that you are about to leave home.
2. Treat it normally: It is very likely that when you get home, our pet throws a “party” full of crying and barking with happiness in our presence, it is also very common for us to celebrate this welcome and run to fill them with pampering and lots of love. love, although it can be difficult, it is important that we remain calm until he relaxes and greet him in the calmest way possible, which will allow him to learn to normalize his behavior.
3. Give him massages: The change in routine and the stress that the pandemic entails can affect our furry friend’s mood, so it is important to take care of his health through some massages that allow him to release stress. Naturale Mascota has products made with natural ingredients and essential oils that help improve your pet’s mood.
4. Exercise: Keeping moving allows your dog or cat to release stress and energy accumulated during the day. Being active with your human helps you relax at home, preventing you from showing anxiety symptoms.
5. Treats: Giving him a toy or treat before you leave has two advantages: It helps keep him entertained during your absence and it also makes your pet associate your departure with something positive. When you return, remove the toy so that it does not lose interest in the long run.
Keeping our furry friends in the best physical and mental health possible is the task of everyone at home, let’s remember that it can be very difficult for them to separate from their humans, so it is our responsibility to help them cope with this task and give them lots of love in the process.