When the clock changes to daylight saving time: can this confuse animals?. As of: March 29, 2024, 5:45 a.m By: Sandra Barbara Furtner CommentsPressSplit The clocks will be set forward on Sunday, March 31st.

Dogs and cats can react irritably to this. How you can help. The time change can cause confusion and discomfort not only for us humans, but also for our animal companions. Animals have an internal clock that adjusts them to certain times of the day and year. This internal clock is based on natural light cycles.