Today I have been communicating with a couple of pets, one cat, and one dog, who have both shown me sensitivities to sounds that we, as owners, might not even consider, let alone consider they were a problem.
One was the pet sharing with me how the sound of the vet tearing the syringe wrapper (or similar) really triggers them, as they are already feeling in an alert state, and that sudden ‘shoop’ noise they are sensitive to. Solution, vet to open said wrapper outside of the consult room.
The same pet also shared how they are really sensitive to the anti-bacterial handgel that is used in vet consults, and the owner confirmed the vet does wear this. What the pet shared with me afterwards is that it masks the natural scent from the person, and is too strong for their nose, it cuts rights through….a bit like if you stuck your nose in a jar of pickled onions with the tart vinegar and took a big whiff, or a cleaning substance like bleach (disclaimer – please do not go and sniff bleach!!)
The other pet shared about them being sensitive to the sound their puffer jacket they wear makes, that scratchy kind of sound too.
Well, like humans, where there is such a thing as a Highly Sensitive Person, you can also get pets that are highly sensitive too. But even if they are not that ‘label’, pets can be sensitive to things we wouldn’t even think about.
Another pet shared with me in a previous communication I did that they didn’t like the pet store, because of the noise the doors made as they slid to the side.
So please try and be compassionate with your pet, just because you don’t think there is an issue, their sense of smell and hearing is far greater than ours, and there may be things affecting them that you are not conscious of.
That is where communicators like me come in, to assist and relay information, feelings, and sometimes rack our brains to see if they are solutions. There is not always a solution to be found, BUT often the awareness that someone knows their sensitivity can help them feel more understood, and allow them to know you have their back, and allow you to help meet their needs where possible.
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