Depression (Dogs)
Offer a strict routine, offer extra enrichment/affection, frequent play time and walks.
Teenager experiences social withdrawal, loss of interest and loss of appetite for over two weeks. How do you support?
Social support, lifestyle changes, frequent exercise, medication if severe.
Dog becomes extremely anxious and reactive during the absence of their owner, even for short periods of time. How do you support?
Slow, gradual departures, enrichment such as puzzles, distractions, keeping greetings/departures quiet and calm.
Teen is prone to frequent panic attacks randomly.
Reduction of caffeine, regular exercise and breathing exercises.
Every winter, dog experiences lethargy and mood shifts. How do you help?
Increasing light exposure, strict schedules, extra physical and mental stimulation.
Adult experiences shifts between extreme depression and sudden onset manic episodes. How do you support?
Dog becomes extremely anxious and hides when the vacuum cleaner is being used. How do you help?
Child experiences a persistent fear of crowds and socializing with strangers.
Exposure therapy, reduction of caffeine intake and support tactics to practice.
Dog shows signs of boredom and becomes depressed. How do you support?
Increased mental stimulation/enrichment, strict regimen and schedule, daily exercise and puzzle-based feeding.
Mother experiences extreme loss of interest, loss of appetite, and psychotic episodes after birth of her first child. How do you support?
Therapy, support from spouse or others, nutritious diet, frequent exercise and adequate sleep.
Dog becomes extremely nervous around other dogs and has no interest in socializing, often hiding from strangers. How do you support?
Create a secure environment and have slow, gradual encounters.
Child becomes paranoid and stressed out when separated from their mother. How do you support?
Quick goodbyes, strict routines, object transitioning, gradual building of independence.
Dog shows intense signs of depression when separated from owner or litter mate. How do you support?
Increased mental stimulation, distractions, keeping dog busy during designated time apart and keeping greetings and departures brief and subtle.
Child experiences extreme depression, sadness, social withdrawal, anxiety, lethargy and loss of appetite after the loss of their parent. How do you support?
Strict schedules, emotional support, exercise and mental enrichment.
Dog whines and becomes destructive in crate. How do you support?
Positive association via treats, puzzle games, toys, enrichment, gradual exposure and feed inside crate to create positive association.
Teenager experiences extreme, repetitive thoughts and compulsions.
Healthy habits building, regular sleep and various forms of therapy.