Small Talk - Autumn 2017

P h obias are a specific fear, which an animal does not naturally ‘get used to’. They NEVER get better on their own. Repeated exposure to the fearful event just reinforces the problem, resulting in the animal becoming progressively more agitated as time passes. Animals have acute hearing; loud bangs and whistles may even be painful. Signs that your pet could be afraid and stressed : l Cowering l Trembling l Hiding l Shaking as if your pet has just come out of water l Restlessness / hyperactivity l Chewing l Toileting in inappropriate areas of the house l Drooling l Panting l Excessive vocalisation l Excessive grooming l Inability to respond to commands; general disobedience l Digging in the house l Tail chasing l Jumping on to you or the furniture 10 small talk Noise phobias: Pet Awareness f i r e w o r k s