Pet separation anxiety increases as people return to offices and COVID-19 social restrictions ease

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May 9 2021 - 5:00am
Greencross Vets Tuggeranong's senior Veterinarian, Dr Rayya Takieddine-Malaeb, helps Elvina Muench's dog, Sushi, a seven-year-old male Maltese x Shih Tzu, deal with separation anxiety as cases increase. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Greencross Vets Tuggeranong's senior Veterinarian, Dr Rayya Takieddine-Malaeb, helps Elvina Muench's dog, Sushi, a seven-year-old male Maltese x Shih Tzu, deal with separation anxiety as cases increase. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Pet owners are being urged to spot the signs of their furry friends' separation anxiety as there has been a "significant increase" in cases as people return to offices and social settings return to normal.

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Toby Vue

Court reporter

Toby Vue joined The Canberra Times in April 2021 and is a court reporter after covering the round in NSW and Queensland. He has also reported on regional and rural affairs, local government and sport. He was a Sunday Canberra Times reporter. Email: t.vue@canberratimes.com.au.

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