Anxiety in Pets

Dogs and cats can both suffer from anxiety. Cats, however, might not have the same triggers for anxiety as dogs do. At Unleashed Pet Care in Livonia, MI, we provide pet services to residents and their pets of Westland, MI. A “veterinarian near me” on our veterinary team can help with behavior problems due to anxiety.

Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety is not an uncommon complaint of pet owners. It seems to be a major issue with dogs and not so much with cats. Some dogs can't stand to be separated from their owner, the one they love. They may cry, bark, howl, and generally carry on if you try to leave without them. If you actually do get out the door, you may come back to a home that has been ransacked. Anxious dogs can be very destructive. They may try to escape out windows or just chew up pillows, shoes, and just about anything they can get their teeth on.

Senior Pet Anxiety

Pets can be subject to cognitive issues as they age and may exhibit the symptoms of dementia, and have severe anxiety in places where they were normally comfortable before. This may lead to pacing, inability to lay down and sleep, howling, and other behavior that is quite disruptive.

Cat Anxiety

You may not be able to tell what is making your cat anxious. It may be caused by moving or from a change in his environment. If you add a new pet to your household, this may also make your cat anxious. He may start to urinate or defecate outside their litter box, become aggressive, or destructive.

Get Pet Advice from a Veterinarian for Behavior Problems

If you are having behavior problems with your pets due to anxiety, a vet on our veterinary team at Unleashed Pet Care can treat a variety of issues at our office in Livonia, MI. To make an appointment for a visit near you, give our office a call at (734) 469-2800. A “veterinarian near me” serving Westland, MI, is here to help you understand your pet’s behavior problems.