{"id":263,"date":"2015-02-09T23:07:05","date_gmt":"2015-02-09T23:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.communityanimalhosp.com\/blog\/?p=263"},"modified":"2022-06-20T14:03:52","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T14:03:52","slug":"separation-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.communityanimalhosp.com\/blog\/separation-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Separation Anxiety In Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.communityanimalhosp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/untitled.png\" alt=\"separation anxiety\" width=\"259\" height=\"195\" \/> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Causes<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>It is not known exactly why some dogs develop separation anxiety.\u00a0 Usually these dogs are overly attached or dependent on family members.\u00a0 Sometimes a traumatic event causes anxiety like, storms, fireworks, or burglary attempt.\u00a0 These dogs may display anxiety when the owner is getting ready to leave.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Symptoms<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs with Separation Anxiety can be destructive, or will eliminate in the house, bark, cry or howl after owners departure.\u00a0 Also they may shake or pace.\u00a0 Sometimes they try to escape from whenever they are like from a crate or confined to one room.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Treatments<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Helping a pet with separation anxiety requires patience.\u00a0 You should make sure your dog has a predictable daily routine.\u00a0 By doing the same thing every day he will know when to expect attention.\u00a0 Attention includes play time, exercise, feeding, and elimination.\u00a0 Try to schedule at least one of these activities before you depart.\u00a0 Play time of 20-30 minutes before leaving can be helpful because he will be will have burned up some energy and he will be more likely to nap after you leave.<\/p>\n<p>Rewarding him for laying down and being calm reinforces calm behavior.\u00a0 This is also time to show attention, affection or play.\u00a0 Do not reward anxious behavior, barking, pacing, following you from one room to another.\u00a0 In some extreme cases medication may be needed to help calm him down.\u00a0 Don\u2019t make a big deal about saying goodbye, a quiet exit is best.<\/p>\n<p>Interactive toys can be helpful, giving special toys that are filled with peanut butter or frozen dog treats can keep your dog occupied and not notice that you have left.<\/p>\n<p>Without treatment separation anxiety can worsen.\u00a0 People often think medication is the answer, but it is not.\u00a0 Your veterinarian may refer you to a specialist in behavior where medication may be used in conjunction with professional behavior modification.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0It is important to address it as soon as possible.\u00a0 Talk to your veterinarian for help.<\/p>\n<p>For more detailed information visit our web site: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifelearn-cliented.com\/iframe.php?action=view&amp;clinic=4320&amp;rid=172&amp;c=10032-20150209155749-ce616b580caa35b80e8287f13bc853bb&amp;print=1\">https:\/\/www.lifelearn-cliented.com\/iframe.php?action=view&amp;clinic=4320&amp;rid=172&amp;c=10032-20150209155749-ce616b580caa35b80e8287f13bc853bb&amp;print=1<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Causes It is not known exactly why some dogs develop separation anxiety.\u00a0 Usually these dogs are overly attached or dependent on family members.\u00a0 Sometimes a traumatic event causes anxiety like, storms, fireworks, or burglary attempt.\u00a0 These dogs may display anxiety when the owner is getting ready to leave. 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