Treatment for
chronic dog depression is no different than treatment for similar problems in humans.
Not exact matches
Thanks to the work of several
dogged journalists, and despite the NFL's best efforts to subvert the truth, we now know that repeated blows to the head experienced in the normal course of football play can lead to
chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a type of brain damage resulting in early onset dementia and severe (and, in the worst cases, suicidal)
depression.
That odd — crudely drawn yet o - so - expressive — little being represents Brosh in this amusing (often laugh - out - loud), honest and touching collection of illustrated essays about her life, from her childhood antics to living with
dogs to her struggle with
chronic depression as an adult — and lots of moments in between.
Chronic bronchitis in
dogs does not cause
depression, lethargy, anorexia, etc..
But
dogs are not without diet - related problems, such as
chronic skin and digestive problems, ear and anal gland infections, and a host of other maladies including
depression and epilepsy.
Bodywork improves circulation, stimulates the immune system, promotes physical and mental relaxation, alleviates
depression and reduces stress (yes,
dogs have stress, too;
chronic pain wears on them, and changes in their environment, particularly with senior
dogs, can cause great anxiety).
Biotin deficiency is relatively rare in
dogs, but its symptoms can include dry or thinning hair, skin lesions,
chronic fatigue,
depression, and other behavioral changes.
Just like people, a
dog suffering from stress, anxiety, or
depression may also develop
chronic constipation.