Working to quantify the level of separation anxiety, TrustedHousesitters surveyed pet owners on their pet-sitting platform. They found:
- 46 percent of those surveyed said their pet has separation anxiety
- 25 percent of respondents reveal they won’t travel because of their pet’s anxiety
- 17 percent revealed they worry about missing out on social and career opportunities out of obligation to care for their pet.
The company worked with Rebecca MacMillan, BVetMed, BSAVA, PGCertSAM, MRCVS, to help inform owners about separation anxiety and ways to address it.
Source: TrustedHouseSitters, March 2024. Link.
The main product that I tend to recommend for anxious dogs is natural appeasing pheromones. These can act as a calming agent for these animals helping to make behavioral training easier.” – Rebecca MacMillan, BVetMed, BSAVA, PGCertSAM, MRCVS
INSIGHTS: Studies have shown that the bond between people and their pets is linked to several health benefits <Link>. These survey results show the importance of educating pet owners so they work with their pets to be comfortable when alone.