WHAT KINDS OF

STRESS
PETS EXPERIENCE?
Presented by group 6
Kinds of stress

Physical

Physiological

Behavioral
 01
PHYSICAL STRESS
INJURY
AND ILLNESS
 SIGNS
OBVIOUS SIGNS SUBTLE SIGNS

Bloody stool Decreasing activity

Seizures Decreasing appetite

Extreme weight loss Difficulty standing

after lying down
 SOLUTIONS

Observe your pet’s daily activities

Notice their noteworthy action

Set up an appointment when necessary

 Every animal is different
Each pet’s body and potential pain experiences are unique
 02
PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS
 FACTORS

Food shortage Water Fluctuating

& Overfeeding Scarcity Temperature
Food shortage
Overfeeding
Water Scarcity
Fluctuating Temperature
 Just a simple
emotional state?
Physiological Problem

Aging Diabetes

Obesity Depression

Heart disease Other conditions

 FOUR STEPS

Feed our pets Check their water Find the ideal Check their
twice a day consumption house temperatures quality of life
Feed our pets twice a day

- About 8 to 12 hours apart

- The amount of food depends on:
● Size ● Age ● Breed
● Activity level ● General health
Check their water consumption

A water bowl routine:

● Refill their bowls at the same time daily
● Fill the bowl to the same level each time
● Pay attention to how much the water is left
Check their quality of life

→ Make prompt decisions in

consultation with a veterinarian

→ Shower our pets with affection

 03
BEHAVIORAL STRESS
What does behavioral cause mean?
‘Pets are stressed because
something related to emotions
and attitudes of human’
 Mutual
emotions
Pets are believed to be in a strong bond with mankind, especially
their owners
 Scientific Reports Trusted

The owners

58 Dogs 25 collies 33 sheepdogs

Scientific Reports Trusted

Pets
HCC is synchronized
with human
90%

Human
HCC is synchronized
with pets
90%
 Strange
attitudes
Abrupt owners’ behaviors make pets feel
worried for fear of abandonment
 Behavioral solutions

1 Observe 2 Interact
If our pets have any We take time
emotional disorder for our pets
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