How Stress Impacts Pets: Understanding Behavioral Changes and Health Risks

2024-04-30 16:27:00

Stress can cause behavioral changes in pets, such as irritability, aggression and even excessive fear.

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Friday 3 On 1 May, the VII International Symposium on Bioregulatory Medicine will be held at the Sheraton hotel in Bogotá. The main theme will be the Pine Universe (psycho, immuno, neuro and endocrinology).

Under the motto “Multiple interactions, a single organism”, various veterinarians, with specialties in dermatology, gastroenterology, neurology, pain medicine, among others, will address how stress can be one of the main causes of physical health problems in pets today.

“The main topic will be to understand the environment in which pets live, their minds and bodies and how these factors influence behavior, generate stress and, in turn, how this has a direct impact on pets’ physical illnesses”, indicates Heel Colombia, organizer of the event, in a press release.

According to Heel Colombia, the symposium will provide “tools to have a comprehensive view of the pet and be able to offer the right options, solving pathologies in veterinary patients.”

The first thing you should know is that your dog or cat can suffer from an episode of stress for a variety of reasons, including:

• Change of routine.
• Change of environment.
• The arrival of a baby to the family or visiting relatives.
• Holiday absence of household members.
• A traumatic event, such as a fight with another dog.
• Arrival of a new pet at home.
• Excessive noise: fireworks, thunder, music, etc.

Stress can cause behavioral changes in pets, such as irritability, aggression and even excessive fear. Likewise, furry dogs can develop unwanted habits, such as excessive licking or biting objects.

And not only that, stress can also cause a weakening of your pet’s immune system. “Chronic stress weakens pets’ immune systems, making them more susceptible to disease and infection. This can result in a higher risk of various health conditions, such as infections, respiratory diseases, dermatological problems and a slower recovery from injuries or operations,” explains Heel Colombia.

For this reason, it is important that guardians ensure that their pets are stress-free and provide them with a calm and safe environment.

• Carolina Alaguna (Colombia).
• Leticia Zufriategui (Argentina).
• Angélica Ruales (Colombia).
• Juan Fernando Villegas (Colombia).
• Manuel Sánchez (Colombia).
• María Fernanda Grisales Giraldo (Colombia).
• Nicole Schreiner (Germany).
• Giselle Garzón (Colombia).
• Miguel Matiz (Colombia).
• Giovanny Bullon (Colombia).

Registration costs $400,000 and to do so you must contact your Heel Vet representative.

*People attending the VII International Symposium on Bioregulatory Medicine will have access to a free digital subscription to El Espectador. Membership will be for one (1) month only and those interested can come to the El Espectador stand on Friday 3 May 2024 and more information will be provided there.

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