{"id":4571,"date":"2025-05-06T06:02:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T09:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/?p=4571"},"modified":"2025-05-03T07:50:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T10:50:47","slug":"o-que-os-pets-sentem-quando-voce-sai-de-casa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/what-do-pets-feel-when-you-leave-the-house\/","title":{"rendered":"What do pets feel when you leave home?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You already wondered if your dog or cat<\/strong> Do you suffer when you go out to work or travel?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a pet tutor for years and after talking to behavioral veterinarians, I found that the answer is not so simple. What your pet feels in your absence<\/strong> And how to make it quieter, keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Dogs: solitude or separation anxiety?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What do they feel?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc36 Are expecting:<\/strong> Many dogs look forward to their return, especially in the early hours.
\ud83d\ude25 Some develop anxiety:<\/strong> They cry, destroy objects or pee out of place.
\ud83d\udecb\ufe0f Others just sleep:<\/strong> If used to the routine, they may be relaxed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of stress:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Excessive barks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Scratch doors or windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Salivation and panting breathing upon returning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    2. Cats: independence or disguised attachment?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    What do they feel?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udc31 Some don't even notice you:<\/strong> Cats are more independent, but that varies a lot.
    \u2764\ufe0f Others feel their absence:<\/strong> They hide, aim a lot or stuck when you come back.
    \ud83c\udfad \"Punishment\" post-ause:<\/strong> Some ignore you as a form of protest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Signs of stress:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Lick excessively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Stop using the sandbox.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Get more atisco or aggressive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      3. How to know if your pet suffers when you leave?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Simple Test:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Record your pet<\/strong> with an old camera or cell phone when it comes out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Observe the behavior:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        • Is it agitated in the first 30 minutes?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Looking for you for the house?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Back to normal after a while?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          4. How to make your pet calmer alone?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          For dogs:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83e\uddb4 Interactive toys<\/strong> (Kong with snack, chewable bones).
          \ud83d\udcfb Leave an ambient sound<\/strong> (classical music or low TV).
          \ud83d\udeb6 Increase the tours<\/strong> Before leaving (tired dog = quiet dog).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          For cats:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udc1f Distribute hidden food<\/strong> through the house (hunting = entertainment).
          \ud83c\udf3f Use catnip or toys<\/strong> that simulate prey.
          \ud83e\ude9f Leave access to windows<\/strong> (see birds distract).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          5. Myths on pets alone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udeab \u201cCats don't care about owners\u201d<\/strong> \u2192 Some are attached, yes!
          \ud83d\udeab \u201cDogs should be stuck when I leave\u201d<\/strong> \u2192 It can make anxiety worse.
          \ud83d\udeab \u201cLeaving light on helps\u201d<\/strong> \u2192 Little effective (they see well in the dark).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Conclusion: Each pet reacts in a way<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Some pets<\/strong> suffer more, others less - the important thing is understand the behavior of your<\/strong> And create a comfortable environment for when you are not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          With minor adjustments, you can turn the moment of your exit into something Lighter for them (and for you)!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          And you, how does your pet react when leaving home?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Is it quiet or desperate? Tell us in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udc3e Share this post<\/strong> with whom pets<\/strong> - You can help other tutors understand your pets better!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Find out what really happens in your pet's mind when you leave home - and how to avoid unnecessary suffering!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4586,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[167],"tags":[281,280,279],"class_list":["post-4571","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-curiosidades","tag-bem-estar-pet","tag-comportamento-animal","tag-curiosidade-de-pets"],"blocksy_meta":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/horatech.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/O-Que-os-Pets-Sentem-Quando-Voce-Sai-de-Casa-min.png?fit=981%2C648&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4571","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4571"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4571\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4587,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4571\/revisions\/4587"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4586"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4571"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4571"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4571"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}