New Customers Save 40% With Autoship:
Use Code:
NEW40
(Up to $40 Max Savings. Exclusions Apply.)
How To Prepare Your Pet For Your Return To Work After Quarantine
Ask the Vet
Lindsay Butzer, DVM
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Enter Your Information All fields are required
While efforts are made to answer all questions as quickly as possible, if an immediate answer is required or if your pet is in need of urgent or emergency care, contact your pet's veterinarian immediately.
Ask the Vet
Lindsay Butzer, DVM
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Thank you! Your question has been submitted.
You will receive an answer from Dr. Lindsay and our vet/tech team as soon as possible, usually the same day.
All answers are provided for informational or educational purposes only, and are intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your pet's veterinarian.
It may be necessary to consult your pet's veterinarian regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to your pet's symptoms or medical condition.
CloseAsk the Vet
Lindsay Butzer, DVM
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Oops! Your question has not been submitted.
An error has occurred, please reload the page and try again.
CloseAsk the Vet
Got questions? Ask Our Vet Team:
While efforts are made to answer all questions as quickly as possible, if an immediate answer is required or if your pet is in need of urgent or emergency care, contact your pet's veterinarian immediately.
Do these answer your question?
Showing of | See All
Have another question, or can’t find your answer?
Submit your question
We're Sorry!
There is no answer related to your question
Can’t find your answer?
Submit your question
As quarantine comes to an end, you might be looking forward to going back to life as usual. For your pets, though, transitioning back to your pre-COVID schedule could be difficult. You can prepare your pets by planning for the more challenging aspects of your return to work.
Adjust Your Pet's Sleeping Schedule
Have you been sleeping and waking up at the same time every day, just as you did before COVID-19? If you're like many pet parents, your sleeping schedule has temporarily changed, and so has that of your pets.
For at least a week leading up to your return to work, resume your normal work-week sleeping schedule. You may need to feed your dog their dinner earlier in the afternoon so they will not have to go outside after bedtime.
Changing Your Pet's Feeding Routine
You may also need to start feeding their breakfast earlier to ensure you'd be on time for work. Pets generally handle changes in their meal schedule without issue, but cats and dogs can experience bilious vomiting if their stomach is empty for too long between meals, especially if they have not adjusted to the schedule yet.
Keep an eye out for yellow, foamy puddles of vomit, and consider giving your pet a small snack between meals to help keep their stomach settled.
Teach Your Pet Not To Mind Being Alone
Even if your pet was well adjusted to your work schedule pre-COVID, they likely became comfortable with having you around all day and night. Now that you won't be around as much, you will need to prepare them to spend time alone at home again.
If you're working from home, consider having your pet nap in their crate or in a separate room for a few hours each day. You can also have them spend time alone while you're cooking or cleaning up around the house.
You don't need to confine your pet for the entire workday all at once. Start with just forty minutes, about the length of your typical grocery trip, and gradually increase their time spent alone. For dogs, a Kong filled with an intriguing mixture of food and treats is an alone-time essential. Cats will be happy with an interactive toy like Crazy Circle or FroliCat.
Swipe
Live Chat