{"id":37,"date":"2023-06-08T16:05:21","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T20:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegentlevetdvm.com\/blog\/?p=37"},"modified":"2023-06-08T16:05:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T20:05:23","slug":"the-heart-of-the-matter-long-lasting-effects-of-pet-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegentlevetdvm.com\/blog\/the-heart-of-the-matter-long-lasting-effects-of-pet-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"The Heart of the Matter: Long-Lasting Effects of Pet Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Stress, fear, and anxiety play significant roles in everyone\u2019s life. Unfortunately, when it all becomes too much for the nervous system, the effects on well-being are detrimental. Whether your pet is struggling with an acute trauma, or has chronic issues related to stress, it is critical to take a step back to assess the myriad reasons why. The ability to recognize certain triggers can positively impact their well-being, and may even prevent associated illnesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s Going On?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There could be plenty of reasons why your pet\u2019s stressed out, or very few. Pet stress is often linked to external noise, such as fireworks, traffic, construction, or storms. Some pets are highly sensitive to specific triggers like baths, vacuum cleaners, the garbage disposal, or simply being left behind. They are also incredibly sensitive to the moods and mental states of their owners, and easily pick up human stress. Whatever the case may be, we know that pet stress is disruptive to their day-to-day wellness<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of Pet Stress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve ever wondered what it looks like when a pet feels scared, anxious, or stressed, the following tell-tale signs are important to watch for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n