Australian veterinarian and VetChat founder Dr Claire Jenkins joins David to launch our brand-new weekly pet care segment, tackling a common struggle for pet owners: separation anxiety. When daily routines shift or long hours at work leave animals solo, constant companionship quickly turns into genuine distress—and it isn't always as obvious as a chewed-up sofa.

Dr Claire breaks down the subtle red-flag symptoms that separate true panic from simple boredom, how to build your pet's confidence through gradual desensitization, fun enrichment hacks to keep them distracted, and when it’s time to seek professional veterinary support.

Australian veterinarian and VetChat founder Dr Claire Jenkins joins David to launch our brand-new weekly pet care segment, tackling a common struggle for pet owners: separation anxiety. When daily routines shift or long hours at work leave animals solo, constant companionship quickly turns into genuine distress&mdash;and it isn't always as obvious as a chewed-up sofa.
Dr Claire breaks down the subtle red-flag symptoms that separate true panic from simple boredom, how to build your pet's confidence through gradual desensitization, fun enrichment hacks to keep them distracted, and when it&rsquo;s time to seek professional veterinary support.

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