Pets, Like Children, Take On the Stress of Adult Upheaval…

Going through a divorce or a major move, change in employment, unemployment or undergoing some other stressful situation? You’re not alone. If you have pets, they are just as affected by your stress as are your children…According to the Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals in the UK, pet owners can inadvertently stress their pets when undergoing divorces or other emotional events and should pay close attention for signs of pet stress. Cats and dogs seen by the vets here are showing signs of compulsive disorders that have been caused or aggravated by the anxiety associated with their owners’ distress.

Before your dog starts chasing its tail or licking itself non-stop in response to stress, make an appointment with your vet to better understand how to help your special pet get through the stress with you. Your pet will thank you for it!