Many people with anxiety have found adopting pets soothes their souls. Pets have been known to lower cortisol levels, reduce stress and dampen our human fight or flight instincts (which often lead to ...

An anxious cat isn’t ideal for the pet owner or feline. Not only is kitty feeling stressed out about the world around her, but this situation can also wreak havoc on your household. For example, cats ...

When people think of pets being clingy, needy or anxious, dogs might be the first animals that come to mind. However, if you have a cat, separation anxiety can still be an issue. One study showed that ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Think your cat might be having problems with pain or anxiety? Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson has the signs and symptoms that might indicate your cat is under ...

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Valerian for cats has recently gained popularity as a potential alternative to catnip, but just how effective is it, and is it safe for your feline friend? If your cat doesn’t respond to catnip, you ...

Welcome to Pet Peeves, a monthly series that aims to provide pet care solutions and expert advice for challenging scenarios that involve your beloved animal companions. “Cats” and “separation anxiety” ...

Dear Cathy, My 3-year-old rescue beagle, Millie, howls every time I leave the house, even if it’s just to take out the trash.