Pet Anxiety

PetMD Editorial

What makes a dog nervous? Some dogs are very anxious and nervous to begin with, while others are nervous due to their owners being stressed and anxious themselves. The environment that a dog is raised...

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in CatsThis is a behavioral disorder where a cat will engage in repetitive, exaggerated behaviors that are seemingly without purpose. For example, grooming to the extent...

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Behavioral Problems in Cats (or Kittens)Pediatric behavior problems refer to undesirable behaviors exhibited by kittens between birth and puberty. It is important to address this as early as possible,...

Krista A. Sirois, DVM (Clinical Behavior Resident)

Separation anxiety is a condition commonly known in dogs, but what about cats? Our feline companions have a reputation for being aloof, independent, or even antisocial. Those who share their homes with...

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By Paula Fitzsimmons Sounds and smells we may enjoy or don’t think twice about can make our feline family members miserable. Cats have a heightened sense of smell and hearing that serves their wild counterparts...

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General DescriptionAmitriptyline is a tricyclic depressant used to treat many behavioral disorders in pets. It may be prescribed to treat separation anxiety, excessive grooming, death of a companion, or...