{"id":2590,"date":"2018-06-17T13:24:22","date_gmt":"2018-06-17T17:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/?p=2590"},"modified":"2018-06-17T13:24:22","modified_gmt":"2018-06-17T17:24:22","slug":"animal-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/animal-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"The Subtle Signs of Animal Abuse in the Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"animalOften when we think of animal abuse, we think of gross abuse where the animal is chained, neglected, beaten or used in dog fights. We may miss subtle signs of animal abuse in homes more often than we think. Without an understanding of what to look for, even a primary pet care provider may miss signs that a pet is being abused in their own home. What are the situations and signs that may indicate less obvious animal abuse and how should we respond?<\/p>\n

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Types of Abuse and Neglect<\/h2>\n

The topic of animal abuse inside the home is a sensitive one but not one to take lightly. Abuse and neglect take on many forms, ranging from a rambunctious young child unaware of how to handle a pet, to someone striking a pet after a stressful day or in a burst of anger. More substantial incidents may include an alcoholic with a violent temper or a teenager aggressively acting out. Hoarders may inadvertently abuse animals when they have too many and neglect their care.<\/p>\n

One of the most common scenarios for animal abuse, though, occurs in homes with domestic violence. The majority of domestic violence victims report that their abuser also targeted their pets. And an estimated 30% of children in homes with domestic violence will also harm animals.<\/p>\n

Subtle Signs of Animal Abuse<\/h2>\n

Not all abuse and neglect is obvious, and not every symptom below indicates abuse, especially on its own. These are the signs to be aware of:<\/p>\n