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5 things to know before you leave your pet home alone
Being busy at work is not a reason for your pet to be lonely
By the PetMommy team
You know that look at the door when you pick up your keys. You tell yourself they'll be fine, then spend the morning worrying. These five things can make the day easier for both of you.
Bored pets can get stressed, restless and overeat
You come home to a chewed shoe and a guilty face. It's easy to feel frustrated, but it's usually just boredom. Dogs and cats need things to do, and when there's nothing, they find their own entertainment: chewing, scratching, barking, knocking things over.
Day after day, boredom can build into stress, restlessness and low mood, and some pets eat more simply because there's nothing else to do, which can mean weight gain over time. It's fixable. When pets have more to do, you often see the change quickly. If it keeps happening, mention it to your vet.
Spend time with your pet before you leave
The goodbye is the hardest part: the little sigh, the long look. A walk or play session before you go burns the energy that would otherwise turn into chewing and barking. It also helps keep a healthy weight, which matters because a bored pet may snack when there's nothing else to do.
A few habits help:
- Feed them and play or walk them before you go.
- Keep goodbyes short and relaxed.
- Do the same thing every day, so they know what comes next.
If your pet seems very distressed when you leave, ask your vet or a trainer.
Leave your pet something to do
Think about the day from your pet's POV: hours of quiet, a window, and nothing else. A pet with nothing to do will find something to do, and it's rarely something you want to come home to.
A puzzle feeder, lick mat, scratching post or a perch by the window gives them something to work on. That can mean fewer chewed cables and less snacking out of boredom, and the day goes faster for them. Swap the toys now and then so they stay interesting. Choose ones that suit your pet's size, avoid anything they can swallow, and supervise them the first few times.
Check in on your pet during the day
You'll probably open the app at lunch just to see them. Not knowing how they are is what worries you. Seeing them settles you, and it can help them too. Many pets recognise a familiar voice, so a calm hello can make their afternoon feel less long.
It doesn't work for every pet. Some get more excited when they hear you. Start with a short, calm hello and see how yours reacts.
If you get a camera, check these four things
A camera is only useful if it solves your worries. The wrong one shows you an empty room, or isn't working when you check. Before you buy, ask:
- Can it see the whole home, or only one corner?
- Does it need drilling or wiring, and can you move it?
- Can you talk and play, or only watch?
- Does it stay powered and upright when you're out?
If the answer is yes to all four, that's a very different camera from one fixed on a shelf.
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