Pandemic Pets Are Struggling to Be Alone. Here’s How Vets Are Helping with Separation Anxiety.

Pandemic Pets Are Struggling to Be Alone

Many pets adopted during the Covid-19 pandemic are now facing separation anxiety as their owners return to work or school. These "Pandemic Pups" became accustomed to constant human companionship and are now struggling with being alone.

Common Symptoms of Separation Anxiety

Expert Insights from a Veterinarian

A leading Los Angeles-based veterinarian shares the latest training techniques, tools, and behavioral therapies to help pets adjust to solitude after the pandemic.

"Pets adopted during the pandemic became used to having 24/7 human companionship. Now, these 'Pandemic Pups' suffer separation anxiety and sometimes experience disorienting shock as their humans return to the office or school."

Owner Experience

One owner describes how her puppy, who was a constant companion during remote work days, now struggles with being alone after she returned to the office full time.

Helpful Tips

Owners seeking advice on adopting or raising a pet can access expert tips and techniques to ease separation anxiety and support healthy adjustment.

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Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times — 2025-11-07