Watch: Dogs receiving treatment for mental health problems

by time news

Eight months ago, Tian Chi Lu decided to adopt two rescue dogs, Max and Chopper, only to notice later that the latter was not happy during his time at her home.

Chi Lu considered that hosting the two dogs may have positive effects on her mental health. “When you come home after a bad day, they will make you feel comfortable, all they want is for you to cuddle them and feel loved,” she said.

After Chi found out that Chopper was not feeling well, she decided to take her to a vet who specializes in animal behavior.

“I can tell she was worried, and at any moment she saw any other dog, she would react and bark at him and then run away,” Chi says.

“One in five dogs suffers from anxiety problems,” notes Dr. Lalli, Chopper’s doctor and an animal therapist.

Insomnia, aggressive behavior, barking and panting are common signs that a dog is suffering from anxiety.

And Lally pointed out that the shock may also have a significant impact.

Some studies have indicated that dogs may pick up this problem from their owner, but this does not mean that the owners are wrong.

The treating doctor explained that “anxiety disorders are not contagious. If the dog suffers from psychological problems, the reason lies in the fact that part of his brain is not working in balance with the rest of the brain.”

For some cases, sessions with a private trainer may help relieve the state of the disorder, and others may need psychological treatment that includes the same medications and antidepressants that humans take.

Although data for exact numbers in Australia is limited, surveys in America indicate that about 8 percent of owners in the country give their dogs anxiety medication.

After six months of treatment, Schauber’s condition improved significantly.

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