Dog Separation Anxiety
What is Dog Separation Anxiety?
Separation Anxiety in dogs is not uncommon, due to the fact that they are instinctually pack animals. This simply means that your canine companion is a very social animal, and thrives in a “pack” environment. Due to this need for social interaction, many dogs can become distressed or anxious when you leave the house, or force them to be alone for any significant amount of time.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of separation anxiety can often be hard to pick up, as many pet owners just put it down to being “over excited” or “they just missed me”, however what your pet does when you’re not around can be a serious problem, not just for your dog, but also for your neighbours. However on the flip side, many dog owners misdiagnose their canine companions with separation anxiety, when their behaviour is simply reacting to stimuli in a natural way. Some common signs of Separation Anxiety are:
Destructiveness
What can you do to reduce these destructive behaviours?
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What do I do if my dog suffers from separation anxiety?
Our veterinarians at Sydney Animal Hospitals will give your four legged friend a full clinical checkup, including blood tests, to rule out any underlying clinical causes for your dogs behaviour. This is necessary due to the fact that occasionally illnesses such as arthritis and diabetes are responsible for your canine companions distressing behaviour.
7 Sydney Animal Hospital Locations Across Sydney
Sydney Animal Hospitals have 7 locations across Sydney for your convenience
Newtown
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Inner West
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Norwest
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Kellyville
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Baulkham Hills
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Newport
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Avalon
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7 Sydney Animal Hospital Locations Across Sydney
Sydney Animal Hospitals have 7 locations across Sydney for your convenience
