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The Psychotic Dog
from:A psychosis is defined as a mental disturbance of such degree that there is personality disintegration and loss of contact with reality. The line between neurotic and psychotic behavior is not well defined, even by psychiatrists and psychologists. Two prevailing criteria can be added to the definition of a neurotic dog to describe, for this purpose, a psychotic behavior. These involve circumstances in which the dog's behavior is dangerous to himself or to the safety of others, and in which the dog appears to be unaware of the behavior during and/or very shortly thereafter his actions.
If only the first criterion were to be applied to biting or self mutilating dogs, then they would incorrectly be considered psychotic. In fact, many people believe that any biting dog should be labeled as a "psycho" and destroyed immediately, regardless of the circumstances. On the other hand, if the second element applies, and the dog is unaware of his behavior, it would seem reasonable to apply the psychotic label. The dog that appears to have withdrawn from reality or suffers episodes of withdrawal could be either psychotic or physically ill. If the behavior fits the basic neurotic model and is also in some way harmful to life or well being, then the animal may be psychotic, if otherwise healthy.
Dogs that are defined as psychotic have included the following symptoms: Dogs that suffer "avalanches" of rage for no clinical reasons and do not respond to external stimuli; manic depressive animals that vacillate between depression and wild activity; and depressed dogs that fail to respond even to powerful stimuli, such as hunger, as when dogs starve to death in the presence of food. These cases have been seen in pet dogs as well as laboratory animals. The rage and manic depressive states occur mainly in excitable types, whereas depression usually occurs in those with inhibitive tendencies. Some notable factors in the medical histories of apparently psychotic pet dogs are listed below.
* Early distemper (before 3 months of age).
* Serious parasitic infection (before 6 months of age).
* Severe beatings.
* Accidental injury, especially to the spine and/or head.
* Accidental drug overdose.
* Prolonged corticosteroid or other drug therapy.
* Diabetes
* Extreme psychic trauma.
The underlying physical problems are rarely, if ever, investigated with the same dedication applied to humans with similar conditions. As a result, the dogs are generally destroyed, which solves the owner's immediate problem, but offers no progress toward understanding of the problem's causes.
How To Remain Safe And Calm Around Strange Or Aggressive Dogs
A knowledge of canine body language can protect you and your children around strange or threatening dogs If you understand how the animal will interpret your body movements and facial expressions, you will know how to act in a nonthreatening way and avoid a possible aggressive attack Here are a few rules to follow: 1 Never approach an unknown dog without first asking its owner if itand#39;s al.....More on Dog Behaviour Degree
Understanding Your Dogs Chewing Problems
Chewing is usually a developmental phase that puppies pass through to relieve the itch and pain of cutting new teeth The majority of dogs stop chewing everything in sight once their new teeth are fully erupted, at about 9 months old The few dogs that do not cease chewing by age 1, either have acquired the habit of chewing from boredom, anxiety, and frustration, or have acquired an unusual gour.....More on Dog Behaviour Degree
Over excitability And Inhibition Behavior In Dogs
Over excitability is the term used to describe most of the problem dogs we see, especially when they are stressed by new surroundings, strangers, other dogs, social isolation, physical restraint, stimulation, and sudden loud noises At the other end of the spectrum of behavioral reactivity, we see highly inhibited animals that react to stress by total inaction or slow, stiff movements, and appare.....More on Dog Behaviour Degree
Stealing Food Your Personal Items
Dogs steal food for obvious reasons The problem is easily managed by keeping food items out of reach Stealing other items, however, is a more complex problem and requires more extensive investigation before correction is attempted Your Food Stealing food is simply eating that which is appealing In most problem cases, the pet has been given food items in certain situations, and e.....More on Dog Behaviour Degree
Hyperkinesis In Dogs
Anyone who has worked extensively with dogs has occasionally been confronted by an over active, sometimes raging, vicious kind of dog, the handling of which has required a heavy duty tranquilizer and several helpers In many cases, such behavior cannot be explained by improper handling or cruelty and neglect by their owners When it seems that nothing can be done to correct the problem, then he .....More on Dog Behaviour Degree
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