article_snippet.sent: Research from pet insurer Petplan has found that 65 per cent of people experience separation anxiety from people pets when holidaying - something which Miss Wong has struggled with.
article_snippet.sent: ’ Inga MacKellar, Petplan’s pet behaviourist, said pet separation anxiety can be felt by both pet owners and ’ Inga MacKellar, Petplan’s pet behaviourist animals.
article_snippet.sent: She said: ‘Dogs are as social a species as we are, so it is not surprising that some dogs can’t cope with being left by some dogs.
article_snippet.sent: On the other hand, we know that cats are a solitary species and many like to spend time on cats own - however, whilst most separation problems are usually seen in dogs, it doesn’t mean that all cats are happy to accept being alone.
article_snippet.sent: Some can become over attached to Some owners and also suffer from separation problems.
article_snippet.sent: Separation anxiety can vary in intensity, with signs including restlessness and panting, howling, destruction or messing.
article_snippet.sent: Knowing that 65 per cent of pet owners experience separation anxiety themselves when leaving themselves pets, with symptoms including uneasiness or restlessness, it’s evident how much our pets mean to us.