Separation Anxiety

• The goal is to avoid all anxiety associated with departures.

• Use appropriate friends, day care, day boarding, pet sitters, etc. to avoid leaving your pet alone as much as possible.

• Any signs of anxiety are too much.
  

Departure Protocol:

• Administer your pet's situational anti-anxiety medication 60-90 minutes before a departure.

• Play "Through a Dog's Ear" or "Through a Cat's Ear" and use a white noise machine to help block out environmental sounds.

• Keep departures and arrivals as low key as possible. No excitement!