Behaviour of dogs and cats

Training, habits and emotional well-being to understand and improve your pet's behaviour.

Stressed cat hiding at home, illustrating signs of feline stress

How to reduce your cat's stress at home and at the clinic

Learn to spot stress in cats, its causes and practical solutions: enrichment, routine, pheromones and cat friendly vet visits.

Dog showing signs of separation anxiety while left home alone

Behaviour

Separation anxiety in dogs: signs and how to help them

Discover the signs of separation anxiety in dogs, its causes and guidelines to prevent and manage it at home.

Young puppy being socialised with a person during its first months

Behaviour

Puppy socialisation: a guide for the first months

Learn how to socialise your puppy positively and safely during the sensitive period, before its vaccinations are complete.

Sad dog lying down showing signs of post-holiday stress

Behaviour

Signs that your dog is suffering post-holiday stress

Understand your dog's post-holiday stress: the symptoms to watch for and how to ease his return to the daily routine.

Puppy learning not to bite during training

Behaviour

How to teach your puppy not to bite

When a dog is a puppy, this is the easiest age to teach them the correct way to behave.

Understanding the behaviour of dogs and cats is key to a good relationship and to their emotional well-being. In this section we cover training and socialisation, healthy habits, managing stress and anxiety, and how to prevent and correct unwanted behaviours.

Many behavioural problems also have a medical cause, so it is wise to rule it out with a check-up. If your pet's behaviour worries you, book an appointment at Clínica Veterinaria Somo and we will guide you.

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