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How to Prevent Separation Anxiety in Pets | WIRED

During the pandemic, 23 million American households adopted a pet. But now that owners are leaving animals home alone to go to work, are pets stressing out? Veterinarian Dr. Molly McAllister draws insights from data collected from hospitals and pet visits in 2021 to determine just how our pets may be feeling once we leave…

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During the pandemic, 23 million American households adopted a pet. But now that owners are leaving animals home alone to go to work, are pets stressing out? Veterinarian Dr. Molly McAllister draws insights from data collected from hospitals and pet visits in 2021 to determine just how our pets may be feeling once we leave our homes.

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53 Comments

  1. Jennifer

    June 1, 2022 at 4:01 pm

    Wow!

  2. Thatoneguy

    June 1, 2022 at 4:01 pm

    Noice

  3. Danny Tran

    June 1, 2022 at 4:02 pm

    Oh yea ahh oh yeah yeah yeah

  4. Dr. Ryan

    June 1, 2022 at 4:02 pm

    at a buffet, i personally sneak corndogs into the buffet so others can enjoy them. I hide 6 corndogs in my jacket pockets. it then, is a joy for me to see other patrons of the establishment eat my corndogs thinking they were part of the buf

    • James Echave

      June 1, 2022 at 4:09 pm

      🤣 it was you?!

  5. SKILL3TR - سكيلر

    June 1, 2022 at 4:09 pm

    thanos i miss you man

  6. grlnexdoorable

    June 1, 2022 at 4:17 pm

    I have zero confidence in any squeaky voiced McVeterinarian has to say.

  7. andreilucian lucian

    June 1, 2022 at 4:27 pm

    Lies

  8. Blake Bierbaum

    June 1, 2022 at 4:55 pm

    I really need to help my pitbull with his separation anxiety. My mom leaves him in the other room he will start crying like he’s going to perish right there. It makes me sad and he needs to know it’s ok if he’s not always accessible to her.

  9. Ro

    June 1, 2022 at 5:00 pm

    Good tips & Jack is so cute

  10. Mackie Messer

    June 1, 2022 at 5:05 pm

    bro, having a dog that’s happy when you leave defeats the whole point of having a dog to begin with.

  11. Alexander Hikel

    June 1, 2022 at 5:23 pm

    I think I need advice for MY separation anxiety for my dogs lmao 🤣

    • Karols Corner

      June 1, 2022 at 5:25 pm

      LMFAO right where’s the human expert!!

  12. Kathy Woods

    June 1, 2022 at 5:33 pm

    Would I be able to mix both cat and dog pheromones together for them both have a calming environment? Or would one interfere with the other, and completely cancel each other out?

  13. KatDJZ

    June 1, 2022 at 5:55 pm

    Lord….I dogsit and let me tell you, pandemic dogs (and owners) are NUTS.

  14. TheElusiveReality

    June 1, 2022 at 6:15 pm

    its so hard not to give my dog a big greeting because i am also super happy to see him and i love how happy he gets

  15. Othman Hamdan

    June 1, 2022 at 6:49 pm

    You care about dogs and cats more than we care about humans in my country

    • kunatip7

      June 1, 2022 at 6:53 pm

      not true bud. Depend on personality. We aren’t that insane, but yes I agreed a little bit

  16. kunatip7

    June 1, 2022 at 6:51 pm

    im worry. I never leave my cat alone more than a day

  17. Chris D

    June 1, 2022 at 6:52 pm

    I, personally, would advise against associating treats with departure., especially in dogs already prone to separation anxiety.

    They might associate the treat with being left alone and it will not be a reward any more.

    The only thing that works is practice, practice, practice. Leave, come back. Leave again. Don’t congratulate the dog for being alone. Your departure and arrivals need to become a natural occurrence and not a “special moment”. Don’t involve treats in this equation.

  18. Anika Maynard

    June 1, 2022 at 6:53 pm

    I’d simply quit my job after seeing that face 🥺

  19. Make Racists Afraid Again

    June 1, 2022 at 7:04 pm

    A parent can’t just disappear!
    You have to say good bye so your kids know everything is fine and you will be back.

  20. aftab m

    June 1, 2022 at 8:09 pm

    Recording them without their consent is breach of their privacy lol

  21. Marshall Cierovola

    June 1, 2022 at 11:30 pm

    Just another reason not to have a dog. Pets are for the weak. =)

    • Laughing Bones

      June 2, 2022 at 12:37 am

      To each their own 🙂 personally love my pet reptiles.

  22. Lucille Bennet

    June 2, 2022 at 12:00 am

    After 8 long years of battling with insecurities, low self-esteem, with constant fear of the knowledge I could infect someone with HSV 1&2 was a nightmare to me. I’m so glad/grateful that I am over Herpes and its stigma! All thanks to Dr. Aloha ❤️🙏🏻

  23. Denyse Van Leuven

    June 2, 2022 at 12:15 am

    I’d REALLY like to know what the best pheromone for cats might be. I’ve tried several and man are they spendy!

  24. 💗 Abigail 💦

    June 2, 2022 at 12:19 am

    I, personally, would advise against associating treats with departure., especially in dogs already prone to separation anxiety.

    They might associate the treat with being left alone and it will not be a reward any more.

    The only thing that works is practice, practice, practice. Leave, come back. Leave again. Don’t congratulate the dog for being alone. Your departure and arrivals need to become a natural occurrence and not a “special moment”. Don’t involve treats in this equation.

  25. Horus Hyperion

    June 2, 2022 at 1:25 am

    Cats are more likely to get Separation
    Jesus they are Tsudere of the pets world

  26. Savage One

    June 2, 2022 at 1:42 am

    That’s one hot veterinarian🥵

  27. Addison 💦 𝔽**СК МЕ - СНЕℂ𝕂 𝕄𝕐 Рℝ𝟘𝔽𝕀𝕃Е💛

    June 2, 2022 at 4:25 am

    I, personally, would advise against associating treats with departure., especially in dogs already prone to separation anxiety.

    They might associate the treat with being left alone and it will not be a reward any more.

    The only thing that works is practice, practice, practice. Leave, come back. Leave again. Don’t congratulate the dog for being alone. Your departure and arrivals need to become a natural occurrence and not a “special moment”. Don’t involve treats in this equation.

  28. MsRainbow Brite

    June 2, 2022 at 4:35 am

    The thumbnail is a boxer and i’m watching this because of my needy “pandemic baby” boxer … funny

  29. Maria de-flower me now

    June 2, 2022 at 7:04 am

    Cats are more likely to get Separation
    Jesus they are Tsudere of the pets world

  30. Maria de-flower me now

    June 2, 2022 at 7:08 am

    Good tips & Jack is so cute

  31. Maria de-flower me now

    June 2, 2022 at 7:26 am

    Would I be able to mix both cat and dog pheromones together for them both have a calming environment? Or would one interfere with the other, and completely cancel each other out?

    • Michelle Borchardt

      June 4, 2022 at 1:10 am

      Each pheromone product sends signals that only that species can perceive, so you can use both without issue! Keep in mind, a diffuser only covers a certain area. Check the box to ensure you have what you need.

  32. Maria de-flower me now

    June 2, 2022 at 7:31 am

    I, personally, would advise against associating treats with departure., especially in dogs already prone to separation anxiety.

    They might associate the treat with being left alone and it will not be a reward any more.

    The only thing that works is practice, practice, practice. Leave, come back. Leave again. Don’t congratulate the dog for being alone. Your departure and arrivals need to become a natural occurrence and not a “special moment”. Don’t involve treats in this equation.

  33. Maria de-flower me now

    June 2, 2022 at 7:36 am

    Lord….I dogsit and let me tell you, pandemic dogs (and owners) are NUTS.

  34. Maria de-flower me now

    June 2, 2022 at 7:40 am

    That’s one hot veterinarian🥵

  35. REMONA--C0me 0ver L!ve

    June 2, 2022 at 9:46 am

    Would I be able to mix both cat and dog pheromones together for them both have a calming environment? Or would one interfere with the other, and completely cancel each other out?

  36. Miss-- Go To My ChanneI! L!VE NOW

    June 2, 2022 at 11:14 am

    I’d REALLY like to know what the best pheromone for cats might be. I’ve tried several and man are they spendy!

  37. El Casho

    June 2, 2022 at 11:16 am

    Going to to grocery store for 15-20 minutes. On what planet is this possible?

  38. MONIKA- Go To My ChanneI! L!VE NOW

    June 2, 2022 at 12:48 pm

    Would I be able to mix both cat and dog pheromones together for them both have a calming environment? Or would one interfere with the other, and completely cancel each other out?

  39. M. Gustafson

    June 2, 2022 at 1:44 pm

    What….?!! Nothing about wolverines? 🤔

  40. Victoria 💋𝔽**СК МЕ - СНЕℂ𝕂 𝕄𝕐 Рℝ𝟘𝔽𝕀𝕃Е💛

    June 2, 2022 at 7:46 pm

    Would I be able to mix both cat and dog pheromones together for them both have a calming environment? Or would one interfere with the other, and completely cancel each other out?

  41. Purr hearts

    June 4, 2022 at 12:13 pm

    I just want to say whoever you are that you are a beautiful human being ♥.
    Did you know that watching cats videos cause significant reduction in cortisol (a major stress hormone) ?? 🙂

  42. No Pago

    June 5, 2022 at 11:30 pm

    Dr. MDMA

  43. BatCaveOz

    June 8, 2022 at 11:35 am

    The real miracle is that she said “walk time” and her dog didn’t start going nuts with excitement.

    • Elin

      June 10, 2022 at 2:34 pm

      My dog doesn’t go crazy when I say that. He just tilts his head and listen attentively. But he doesn’t run to the door and go bananas haha.. When I say “godis” (candy in swedish) then he starts to expect something 😂

  44. pokelover02

    June 9, 2022 at 2:26 am

    Why are the comments all copies?

    • Elin

      June 10, 2022 at 2:43 pm

      Bots

  45. Omaer 1

    June 9, 2022 at 1:27 pm

    ALHAMDULILLAH(SWT), ASTAGHFIRULLAH(SWT)

  46. Tomb

    June 10, 2022 at 10:24 pm

    15-20 minutes?! Did she assume we are all mutants and simply teleports to the grocery store, steals some stuff and then teleports back?

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