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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Cedar Burnett

In stressful times, are we making our pets anxious? Causes and cures for pet anxiety

In this age of heightened anxiety, many of us turn to our pets for emotional support. But is our behavior increasing our furry friends’ fears?

The answer isn’t simple, says Frankie Jackson, a veterinary nurse and animal behavior consultant, and the owner of Canine Counseling in Smyrna, Georgia. She said she's seen an increase in anxiety among her animal and human clients, but that it’s hard to unwind the cause and effect.

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