Could Shorter Days Be Making Your Pets Anxious?
• Shorter days and reduced sunlight can lead to seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in pets, causing anxiety and changes in behavior.
• Symptoms of SAD in pets include changes in sleep patterns, loss of interest in activities, and increased anxiety or irritability.
• Maximize sunlight exposure, maintain a routine, increase physical activity, and consult your veterinarian to help your anxious pet during winter.
Shorter days affecting pet anxiety levels
As days shorten and nights lengthen, pets may experience mood and behavior changes. Like humans, they can suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) due to seasonal changes.
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