Pooch Prozac: An Introduction To Three Common Psychological Disorders That Can Affect Fido
Veterinarians can help dog owners not only with their pets' physical diseases and sicknesses, but also with psychological disorders. Dogs can develop symptoms of very human psychological disorders, like depression, separation anxiety, and even obsessive-compulsive disorder. Here is an introduction to these three common canine issues.
Depression
Many pet owners are shocked to hear that their beloved dogs can, like people, suffer from depression. Veterinarians are uncertain if dogs can actually be diagnosed as depressed, but most agree that, in certain situations, there is no other explanation for a solemn dog's behavior.