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1. Pets Also Get Stressed: Watch Out For Tell-Tale
Signs
We’ve all experienced stress at some time. The reality is, the pressures of modern life impact on
ourbodies,particularlycity life.
But have you ever thought about how your lifestyle might impact on your pet and how to
recognisethesignals?
Whatmakescatsstressed?
Cats are pretty self-sufficient creatures that like to be able to roam around, explore, avoid
problem situations and help themselves to food and water. They like privacy and a quiet
environment. They do not like change, so moving house, or the arrival of a new pet or a baby
candisorientateanddepressandstressa cat.
In today’s domestic situations, cats often have to live in confined spaces in units and are
restricted to indoors. Their owners justifiably fear for their safety on busy streets, so are not
comfortablewithgiving them accessto outdoorareasandevenif they do havea protectedarea,
itisoftenverylimited.Somecatshaveto sharespacewithotherpets.
Since cats are more reserved than dogs, you have to look carefully signs of stress. Behaviours to
lookforare:

2.  Scratching
 aggressiontowardsotherpets
 lossofappetite
 overgrooming
 urinating andsoiling
 listlessnessandgeneral withdrawal
 decreasedlevel ofactivity.
Whatmakesdogsstressed?
Dogs are more outgoing than cats and in many ways better at communicating stress and
unhappiness. They can’t tell you what is causing it, but they can certainly let you know that
things are not the way they would like them to be. The easiest one to identify is separation
anxiety when a puppy is introduced to a new home and new people. Even a more mature dog
may reactadversely toachangeof environment.
Puppiesare likechildren.Early experienceswill impactonfuturebehavior.Socialisationisvery
important to dogs. Unlike cats they are not loners and crave companionship and happy
interaction with humans and other pets. Scary encounters can result in nervous behavior and
aggression. So it is very important that early experience is positive and that a benign
environmentismaintained.
Dogs in confined spaces will experience similar problems as cats. While cats will exercise
themselves given enough space, dogs need more activity. Some dogs will exhibit signs of stress
after a spell in a boarding kennel. There are also fear reactions – thunder, lightning, fireworks
that can set a dog off. Illness, hospitalisation and ageing can all produce behavioural changes.

3. Most of all, dogs need attention and lots of love, Deny them this and you’ll end up with an
unhappy pet.
Whattodoaboutpetstress
If your pet exhibits signs of stress you need to remedy it as best you can. Your vet can
recommend remedial systems and preparations. If you or a member of your family is suffering
stress, you would not hesitate to seek medical help. Your pet is not ‘just a cat, or just a dog’.
They are part of your family and deserve the same consideration as the other members of your
household.So consultyourvetaboutpetstress.
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