Dogs suffer depression and anxiety, so why not OCD? Reporter Paula Ebben of WBZ in Boston posted on December 24 about those quirky dog behaviors, like tail-chasing or compulsive biting. According to Dr. Nick Dodman of Tufts University, these kinds of behaviors are the canine version of OCD.
Some breeds are even predisposed to OCD, most notably German Shpeherds and Doberman Pinschers.
The treatment? Antidepressants such as Zoloft and Prozac.
Some breeds are even predisposed to OCD, most notably German Shpeherds and Doberman Pinschers.
The treatment? Antidepressants such as Zoloft and Prozac.
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