Thursday, June 18, 2015

Is your dog depressed? Then look at your own behaviour | Beverley Cuddy

Canine mental health is worsening, with some being given drugs to cope, but modern life and thoughtless owners are the likely culprits

“Why the long face?” the dog psychologist asked the depressed greyhound. Except according to vet Linda Hornisberger, canine depression isn’t a joke. Cases of anxiety and chronic fatigue are on the rise - many dogs now have to be medicated just to deal with the stress of living with us.

Hornisberger, who is also a behavioural psychologist, is reported as saying: “Today, dogs are increasingly completely overwhelmed and need to take antidepressants.”

Related: Black Dog Project: helping unpopular darker canines find a home – in pictures

One of my dogs has perfected hitting the restart button on my laptop to get my attention

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