Separation anxiety in pets can cause significant emotional pain for both animals and their owners. To help alleviate this issue, the article suggests consulting a veterinary behaviorist and seeking out trainers who utilize positive reinforcement. It's important to provide pets with necessary comforts while you're away, such as food, water, and a cozy resting area, rather than confining them in a crate. Ethical treatment for separation anxiety requires avoiding harmful methods like 'crying it out' and may sometimes need comprehensive solutions, including medication and training.
And, if your furry loved one is consistently dealing with separation anxiety, "a combination of training and pharmaceutical help (such as antianxiety medications) may be required," she said.
Crucially, "the single most important point that pet parents must understand about separation anxiety is that it is not at all helpful or ethical to use 'crying it out' as a treatment plan," emphasized Spano.
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