India, Aug. 24 -- Ever happen that just as you are about to leave for work, your pet lets out sad whimpers, pawing at you pitifully? That little look can make your morning commute to work feel like the world's toughest farewell. And this isn't just another mischievous antic, it's real. Your furry companions do feel anxiety, especially when you leave. And the cases of pets with separation anxiety are more so today.

Dr Swathi Hareendran, Veterinary Expert at Supertails, told HT Lifestyle the reason for this rising stress in pets.

"We're seeing a growing number of young pets, especially dogs adopted during the pandemic, struggle with being left alone even for short durations. Their entire sense of routine was built around constant human pr...