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RETURNING TO
Returning to work? TIPS TO EASE SEPARATION ANXIETY
By Elizabeth Parker
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While this pandemic has family dynamics and in NEW your absences little been a stressful time for us all, there are some little their little furry minds, figured this would be their Routines by little. This will assure them that critters who have been enjoying the way of life forever. even if you are gone company of their family. Our pets! longer than normal, Thus, they may not appreciate the they can expect you to If you have dogs, they may have been fact that “normal” life is going to start return! spoiled with a few more walks, some again and their companions won’t new toys and additional snuggle time be home quite as often. Let’s face it; Begin new routines. Perhaps give on the couch while you caught up for those of us who are going to start them a new toy every few days. on the latest Netflix television show leaving the house more often, we will Get their feeding schedule back to binges or old movies that you’ve miss our pets just as much! normal. If possible, have someone missed. check on them during the day so that For our pets, however, this change they know they aren’t alone for long. If you have cats, well, they may have could mean a bit of separation This doesn’t have to be done forever, acted as if they didn’t enjoy the crowd anxiety, even in pets that have never but during the first few weeks, it can too much, but deep down, they were exhibited that kind of behavior in the be very helpful. happy to have the company! Who else past. can they sneak up on if you weren’t Baby steps go a long way into easing home? So, what can we do to alleviate that your pets into the old way of life; one stress for them? where their family won’t be home Either way, schedules might have with them quite as often! shifted, feeding times might have There are a few things you can do changed a little and overall, new to ease them into the process. If habits and routines were formed. you were walking them more Be sure to give them plenty frequently during the day, perhaps of attention when you are Now that many people are going back start lessening those walks now, or home. If you can set new to work, this means a whole new change the times that you are taking routines that are just as world for your pets. They understand those walks so they get used to a new favorable, their anxiety a lot, but they might not understand routine. One that is just as favorable, might not be quite as bad! the sudden shift in schedules again perhaps just a little different. and wonder where their playmates are, especially when they had such a good time during all of this! They most likely enjoyed the new If you can, leave the house for short periods of time without them. They will soon realize that you are indeed coming back. Extend the duration of Elizabeth Parker– Author of Finally Home, Final Journey, My Dog Does That!, Bark Out Loud!, Paw Prints in the Sand, Paw Prints in the Sand: Mission Accomplished, Unwanted Dreams, Phobia, Evil’s Door and Faces of Deception. Available on Amazon.com!
8 Las Vegas Pet Scene Magazine • July/August 2020
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