Pet owners should gradually adjust the routines of their animal companions before the clocks go back as sudden changes can cause confusion, anxiety and even an upset stomach, an expert has said.
Dr Jeffrey Kelu, a researcher in circadian rhythms at King’s College London, said that while the nation may look forward to spending an extra hour in bed, pets do not understand the concept of daylight saving time (DST) and rely on their owner’s schedule for their mealtimes, exercise, waking up and going to bed.
