![]() The signs are fairly easy to spot, especially if you’re used to a certain behavior from your dog and suddenly that changes. It could be a habit that passes with time or it could be a disorder you and your dog will need to learn coping techniques for in order to live a calmer life. If it continues for awhile, make an appointment with your veterinarian to get things checked out. ![]() Though these kind of signs may seem like your pet is just being temperamental or territorial, if it’s unusual behavior for your pet, monitor how long the behavior lasts. Your pet suddenly withdraws from people or other pets he is normally familiar with.Your pet displays aggression that’s out of the ordinary from his regular temperament.Your pet doesn’t like to be pet or touched.Other telltale signs your pet may have OCD include: Signs of OCD behavior includes: digging, scratching, running along the fence line in the backyard, chewing on paws, and peeing in the home. Of course, dogs will bark or occasionally chew on toys, but if it becomes a habit that happens multiple times a day or for extended periods of time, OCD may be the diagnosis. When you’re looking for signs of OCD (not to be confused with osteochondritis dissecans), look for repetition of activity. Here are a few signs to be on alert for in your pet to identify obsessive compulsive disorder in dogs. It may be more than compulsive barking or what seems like never ending time spent chasing his tail that’s making your dog act the way he does. Although some of it may be temporary, especially if you have a new dog that’s becoming acclimated to new surroundings, check into it if it turns out be more permanent. ![]() It’s always a good idea to be aware of odd behavior in your pets or sudden changes because they could be indicators of bigger problems. Your pup may be experiencing anxiety, which can’t be communicated to you through words. There may be more to your dog’s OCD-driven behavior than boredom or just dogs being dogs. But, wait, doesn’t this all seems like normal behavior? It is unless your dog is doing these activities frequently or for long periods of time. OCD tendencies in dogs may include chasing their tail, barking, or chewing on a toy. But do you think you’d be able to tell if your dog was experiencing obsessive compulsive behavior (OCD)? You may chalk it up to your pet’s unique personality, but really it could be something more. Most of their habits are oddities you have come to know well and don’t seem to far out of the ordinary once you get used to them. It’s not only humans that have their own personality traits and strange behaviors pets have them too. ![]()
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