Compulsive Disorders Part II - References

• Continued
   
  From The Experts
  
  

Compulsive Disorders in Pets

• Do your pets have any habits? Chasing their tails, darting after shadows, etc..?
  Sometimes habits are harmless.  Sometimes they can be easily fixed by getting the dog's attention and redirecting to something else. Sometimes what appears to be a nervous habit might actually be a medical issue. Some pets might have a  serious compulsive disorder.
  
  

Stress; Lost and Found

July 5th is the worst day of the year for lost pets. If you pick up a stray, get the wayward animal scanned for a microchip at the nearest vet or shelter. If there is no chip or if the chip is not registered, start advertising the lost pet - flyers, craigslist, local paper ads, etc..

Hopefully the scariest part of the holiday is over.  But pets might be all wound up for the next few days. Keep things as calm as possible.