Animals, like humans, have their off-days. That’s why it’s important to recognise when your pet is down in the dumps.
There are many factors that contribute to depression in an animal, but an animal charity has claimed that stressed animals are suffering compulsive disorders because of Britain's high break-up rate between couples.
The increasing frequency of relationship breakdown means pets are developing obsessive and compulsive disorders, including self-harming and cats sucking or chewing on woollen items such as blankets, because of the stress caused by their owners breaking up.
Leading UK veterinary charity, the PDSA (Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals), is now urging owners to make the well-being of their pets a central part of the process of agreeing a separation.
Reasons your pet may be depressed- Grieving after the death or departure of another animal or owner
- A change in environment, such as moving house
- A change in food, litter or feeding habits
- Boredom
- Bullying (yes, animals are bullied by other animals too!)
- Recovering from a trauma such as abuse or injury
- Neglect
