Potential pet problems in a pandemic

With more owners staying at home with their four-legged friends, there are some things to look out for when spending more time with your pets.

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(topic key) around the united states, four-legged friends and their owners have been spending way more time together during stay at home orders.

And for the most part, that's great news for pets and pet owners alike, but it can also cause some new issues.

(take kristen key) dr. kristen mason says, "keep and eye on your cats.

We have noticed an increase number of urinary tract problems because even though we feel like they should be happy that we're home, they can actually be a little stressed because their routine has changed.

So make sure they have a place to, i guess, hide and that you don't pester them too much."

(topic key) as for dogs, doctor mason said they are probably loving it.

She did say, though, that it might not be the best time to get a puppy, because they can't learn to properly socialize staying at home.

And so much time being spent at home with a new dog could lead to problems down the road.

Dr. kristen mason says, "we're wondering if they;re going to end up having separation anxiety when we're all done and now they're home alone and just don't know how to handle that."

But, doctor mason says, at the end of the day... dr. kristen mason says, "if you want a puppy get a puppy.

I'm not going to say no (laughs)."

In medford, josh shelton, newswatch 12.