Things You'll Need
- Treats
- Pet toys
Instructions
Stick to the regular routine in your household as much as possible, as suggested by veterinarypartner.com. Animals are very sensitive to sudden changes. Household routine changes, such as leaving the pet for longer times or changing the pet's sleeping area (unless it is necessary for the pet's health) will add to a pet's stress.
Keep the pet on its normal diet, unless a veterinarian states otherwise, but do offer extra treats if the pet seems nervous or otherwise unhappy. This may help distract the pet for a while, to get the pet back to a better mood.
Use toys and give the pet extra play time and attention, such as extra grooming, to comfort him. Both cats and dogs may require more holding, petting and bonding time. Messybeast.com advises that in multi-cat households, each cat should receive individual attention during this time. Veterinarypartner.com recommends incorporating more fun activities---such as outings---for dogs.