The effects of the solar eclipse on dogs and cats explained by the researcher Cnr.
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25 October 2022 11:20 am: Don’t look up! Yes, because at 11:20 Italian time we will see a surprising one solar eclipse (which turns out to be dangerous if we look at it without wearing special protective glasses).
In this regard, we focus on the effects that this phenomenon has on animals, in particular, on ours dogs e gatti.
Solar eclipse and animals, what happens?
The researcher of the Cmr-Iret (Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems) Emiliano Mori explained the consequences on animals that this natural phenomenon has.
Being the phenomenon of short duration, Mori does not hide the fact that it is difficult to provide exact explanations in this regard:
«We cannot draw general conclusions because the phenomenon is so short that it is not easy to collect data that are supported by statistics, it is mainly based on observation.
Such an observation – continues the researcher Cnr on quotidiano.net – confirms a fact: the eclipse involves a temporary darkening e alters the pace of activity».
Solar eclipse: the effects on cats and dogs
And what happens with pets? “Dogs and cats get stressed – replies Mori -, because on a psychological level the eclipse creates a form of anxiety”.