How to Help Your Pet Adjust to Being Home Alone After the Pandemic

TLDRDue to the pandemic, many pets developed separation anxiety when their owners were home. Now that owners are leaving for work, it's important to help pets adjust to being home alone. This video provides tips and strategies for dealing with pet separation anxiety.

Key insights

🐾Dogs and cats experienced increased separation anxiety during the pandemic.

🏡Creating a routine and gradually increasing time away can help pets adjust to being home alone.

🎾Regular exercise before leaving can help pets relax and burn off energy.

💤Using pheromones and calming supplements can help alleviate pet anxiety.

👩‍💼Many CEOs plan to allow employees to bring their pets to work post-pandemic.

Q&A

What is separation anxiety in pets?

Separation anxiety in pets is a condition where they experience anxiety or distress when separated from their owners.

How can I help my pet adjust to being home alone?

You can help your pet adjust by gradually increasing the time they spend alone, creating a routine, providing exercise, and using pheromones and calming supplements if needed.

Can exercise help alleviate pet anxiety?

Yes, regular exercise before leaving can help pets relax and release any pent-up energy, reducing anxiety.

What are pheromones, and how do they help pets?

Pheromones are chemical signals that animals use to communicate. Using pheromone products can create a sense of calm and security for anxious pets.

Will pets be allowed in the workplace after the pandemic?

Many CEOs are considering allowing employees to bring their pets to work post-pandemic, as it has been shown to increase employee engagement and satisfaction.

Timestamped Summary

00:00During the pandemic, many pets developed separation anxiety when their owners were home.

00:14Dogs and cats experienced increased separation anxiety, with cats being twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety.

00:52To help pets adjust to being home alone, create a routine and gradually increase the time they spend alone.

01:53Regular exercise before leaving can help pets relax and burn off energy.

03:33Using pheromones and calming supplements can help alleviate pet anxiety.

05:31Many CEOs plan to allow employees to bring their pets to work post-pandemic, as it has been shown to increase employee engagement and satisfaction.

05:45Pets provide support and comfort, so it's important to create a consistent and stable environment for them.