How to help pets handle stressful situations
Pet Talk
Just like with people, when pets experience chronic stress it can raise cortisol levels, heart rate and blood pressure; weaken the immune system; and even cause fluctuations in weight — all of which increase a pet’s risk of becoming ill.
Fortunately, pets are skilled at expressing their emotions through body language. Learning to understand these signals and to recognize when stress is building can make all the difference in helping pets stay healthy and comfortable.
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