Many of us experienced depression when the lockdowns happened during the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic. But we weren't the only ones whose lives changed. Our cats had to make adjustments, too.
Now that governments are lifting the restrictions one by one, people are also going back to their old habits of leaving their homes in the morning and coming home hours later. The thing is, our pets have become used to us staying at home most of the time. And suddenly, they have to be alone in the house for hours at a time.
Before nationwide quarantines became a thing, our pets had a certain level of understanding regarding our daily schedule. But then, remote working became the new normal for us, and they grew accustomed to the extra attention we were suddenly able to give them. The adjustment wasn't too hard for them because it was a welcome change.
But you disappearing for hours each day is not a welcome change. Your cat may interpret it as abandonment which can lead to restlessness. But there's a way to remedy this. If your boss has informed you that they will start requiring your physical presence at work two weeks from now, start training your cat.
Leave your cat for one hour on the first day. Make that two hours on the second day, add another on the next, and so on, until your cat stops caring where you go. If that doesn't address its separation anxiety, nothing will.
Take a proactive approach to your pet’s health with regular health and wellness checks at your local animal hospital Portland, OR.
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