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Pets vulnerable to post-traumatic stress, too

By inkblot
September 27, 2005

Pets vulnerable to post-traumatic stress, too

Like war veterans and survivors of disasters, dogs and cats also can suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Katrina survivors who are reunited with their pets may notice such signs of stress and anxiety as breaking housetraining or pottying outside the litter box, barking or meowing more than usual for no apparent reason, hiding and sometimes aggression. In addition, dogs may pant, pace or lose weight.


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“Pets vulnerable to post-traumatic stress, too”

I think there needs to be interventions developed to help traumatized animals. I hear stories from my veterinarian who happens to be my husband and he said just everyday stressors is enough to promote problems, let alone a disaster like this one.

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    Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 27 Sep 2005

 


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