{"id":4622,"date":"2014-11-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-11-24T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.socialdogcat.spregamore.ddnsfree.com\/magazine-en\/wellness\/behavior\/depression-in-cats-and-dogs-lets-fight-against-it\/"},"modified":"2014-11-25T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-11-24T23:00:00","slug":"depression-in-cats-and-dogs-lets-fight-against-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.socialdogcat.spregamore.ddnsfree.com\/en\/behavior\/depression-in-cats-and-dogs-lets-fight-against-it.html","title":{"rendered":"Depression in cats and dogs, lets fight against it"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Our pets can also experience symptoms of depression, just like us. The reasons behind this problem can range from some triggering situations in the family and in the environment in which they live, to various diseases and disorders. Let’s see what depression is and how to avoid it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Probably one of the reasons that can affect the mood of the dog and cat is linked precisely to the fact that at home they cannot do the same things they would do in nature. In fact, both pets are predators, so they are used to living outdoors, hunting, rolling around in the grass, mating…<\/span><\/p>\n

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Having a family is undoubtedly a more than a positive aspect. Affection, attention, not having to feel hungry, medical care are certainly just some of the privileges of animals living in the house.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the same time, however, they are in a way, undergoing a reprogramming of their needs and activities. The owner always makes food available, toys replace the enthusiasm of hunting and the pleasure of mating is precluded from sterilization.<\/span><\/p>\n

For this reason our pets can often feel little motivated, precisely because they cannot find the same stimuli at home that they would always have available in nature.<\/span><\/p>\n

A good owner should be able to compensate for the needs of his friend from this point of view. This can only be achieved by spending quality time with your pet, with cuddling, daily walking activities and games outdoors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Causes of depression<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Among the main reasons for depression we find above all the lack of these activities. They are left alone in the house with more frequency each time without the possibility of playing or interacting with other animals or the owner.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, depression is mainly caused by the change in a fixed routine the animal used to have. The arrival of a newborn or another animal, the loss of a family member, are also among the causes of depression.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most common situations that can promote depression include:<\/span><\/p>\n