This presentation reframes “Separation Anxiety” as part of a broader category—Separation Related Behaviours (SRBs)—which may arise from a range of emotional states, including panic, fear, frustration, desire, or play. Dr. Katrin Jahn emphasises that understanding the underlying emotional driver is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
Common signs such as vocalisation, destruction, and elimination must be assessed in context, using a thorough behavioural history that includes factors like frequency, latency, intensity, and recovery time. Differential diagnoses—such as pain, medical conditions, or under-stimulation—must also be carefully ruled out.
Language: English
Speaker:
Katrin Jahn
DVM, DrMedVet, CertVA, MANZCVS (Veterinary Behaviour), DACVB, MRCVS, Fear Free Certified Professional
Katrin owns and runs a Small Animal Veterinary Practice - the German Veterinary Clinic - in Abu Dhabi, UAE, which is the first ISFM Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic and Fear Free Accredited Veterinary Practice in the Middle East.
She is also the proud owner of Trinity Veterinary Behaviour, an online platform dedicated to facilitating Pet Owner and Vet to Vet Clinical Behaviour Consultations as well as providing amazing educational resources for Owners and Pet Care Professional alike on all things Veterinary Behaviour Medicine.
Aside from the clinical aspects of her work, Katrin has become a passionate entrepreneur who loves developing business opportunities and networks.
