Separation anxiety is most commonly seen in dogs and cats. Separation anxiety is triggered when dogs or cats become upset because of separation from their guardians, or the people they’re attached to.
One of the most common complaints of pet parents is that their dogs are disruptive or destructive when left alone or when they are attempting to leave. Their dogs might:
- Urinate or defecate
- Bark or Howl
- Chew/destroy things
- Dig
- Try to escape
- Pace
- Attempt to prevent you from leaving