Lulu, I do know that the animals (cats, also) feel the tension in the air. Mine would cling close to me when there had been arguing between me and my A. She had been very friendly with him as he is a great animal lover. Maybe she is more bonded with me, anyway, and sensed my distress. I don't know.
Good question---there will be more animal lovers with more knowledge than I have in this area. I am very interested in hearing the comments on this!
Alcoholism even has an emotional toll on the animals! I worry about the children living in a house with alcoholism,
Thanks for thread.
dandylion