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Explore articles dedicated to the many impacts of stress on your pets, sorted by theme: improper elimination, digestion, pet’s skin, travel, newborn, etc…

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Published on 5 December 2024

The role of grooming in dog and cat care

Grooming can be a source of stress relief for both you and your pet. However, it’s much more than a way to relax. Pet grooming is crucial in...

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Published on 19 November 2024

Innovative stress-relief options for pets (dog training toys, dog pools, etc.)

Just like adults, dogs can get anxious and need a way to release stress. You can help your pet feel calmer using innovative pet care methods....

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Published on 22 August 2024

Involutive depression in older dogs: What it is and what you can do about it

Our dogs provide us with loyal and loving companionship. Their friendship and love is unconditional. When dogs reach their golden years, we want to...

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Published on 14 August 2024

Cat Involutive Depression – Taking Care of a Senior Feline

Cats are truly wonderful creatures. Our feline familiars give us years of companionship and love. Senior cats deserve to be comfortable and happy in...

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Published on 12 September 2022

Preparing your cat for life with a newborn

A newborn baby in the household can be disruptive to your cat, but if handled in the right way the two can become the best of friends. If...

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Published on 11 July 2022

Dogs and fireworks: How to keep your pet calm?

Dogs and fireworks don´t mix. Most dogs tend to hate the loud, unexpected bangs and will cower, bark or act crazy. They don´t know where the sound...

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Published on 29 June 2022

Dogs and travel anxiety

Our dogs trust us but sometimes they simply don´t like something they’re going to have to do. Travelling can be one of the things that dogs hate...

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Published on 14 June 2022

Anxious dogs and boarding – don´t let it spoil your holiday

Sometimes, boarding your dog in kennels is unavoidable. Is boarding stressful for dogs? Whilst most dogs will thoroughly enjoy the change of scenery,...

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Published on 24 March 2022

Preventing and understanding dog anxiety

It’s not only humans that experience stress – dogs do too. A stressed dog can´t express himself as we can, so it’s necessary to recognise the...

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Published on 17 March 2022

Cat stress: how to recognise and calm an anxious cat

Cats get stressed for many reasons and don´t like change. Moving home, the introduction of a new pet or baby or a different routine can cause your...

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Published on 5 July 2021

How Stress Can Impact Your Pet’s Behavior

Many pet owners wish their dogs could just tell them when they’re stressed, but most don’t realize that they already do. It’s common for pet...

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