Zoopsychologist Volkov advised leaving a pet at home during vacation…
Zoopsychologist Volkov advised leaving a pet at home during vacation periods. Not alone at home: who can take care of the pet while their owners are on vacation.
Consensus
- Pets are best left in their familiar home environment during their owner's vacation.
- Friends, family members, or professional pet sitters can provide care for pets while owners are away.
- Pet boarding facilities should be considered only as a last resort due to potential stress from unfamiliar surroundings.
- The animal's individual temperament and behavior determine how well it handles being alone.
Points of divergence
- Zoo-psychologist Mirslav Volkov stated that cats and dogs usually feel calmer staying home, while Vladimir Urazhevsky emphasized that dogs especially struggle with separation. — riamo
- The presence of multiple cats in a household may allow them to entertain each other, reducing the need for human interaction. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Zoopsychologist Volkov Advises Leaving Pets at Home During Vacation — РИАМО
- Not alone at home: who can look after a pet while its owners are on vacation — Вечерняя Москва