Dogs are loyal friends of human beings. Some shovelers take dogs as their own children, for fear that they will suffer some harm. However, some dogs are not physically harmed, but mental trauma. It is not a simple thing to heal. Post-traumatic stress disorder, referred to as PTSD, also known as trauma sequelae, refers to mental illness caused by people after experiencing traumatic events such as emotions, wars, and traffic accidents.
In life, you will find that many people have mental illnesses of post-traumatic stress disorder. So is only humans able to get this disease? In fact, dogs will also suffer from this mental illness of post-traumatic stress disorder, just like us humans.
Why do dogs suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder?
Do you know these seven kinds of water cannot be given to dogs, and their lives may be lost if you are not careful. In life, dogs will inevitably suffer from pressure from all aspects. The greater the pressure, the greater the chance of PTSD, especially some dogs who have been rescued are more likely to suffer from this disease. So, under what circumstances will the dog be under great stress? Natural disasters, thunderstorms or hurricanes; abandoned and abused; impact of emergencies such as fires, car accidents, etc.; adverse interactions with other people or animals.
How to tell if my dog has this disease?
In fact, the symptoms of PTSD and separation anxiety are a bit similar. PTSD are mainly behaviorally manifested as: starting to have aggressive behavior; becoming less trustworthy when living with strangers; possibly becoming shy and avoiding contact with humans; being overly alert; being uneasy when visiting certain places, even in familiar places; barking for no reason; and when someone other than your family or stranger greets you, they will urinate due to fear. In terms of physical characteristics, the ears will droop backwards; the tail is placed very low; the eyes and pupils are dilated; you like to squat on the ground; your breathing rhythm is fast, etc.
Dogs suffer from PTSD. What should you do as a shoveler?
Create a safe environment for them. You can leave a place for your dog in your house and keep the place as safe as possible. If conditions permit, you can find several safe places around the house for your dog and ensure the safety of the surrounding environment, and do not scare them. Be sure to make your dog feel that these places can be linked to safety and peace, which helps them to get rid of fear and stress.
Develop a daily training plan. Such a daily training program should include daily walking time, meal time, play time and other activity time to ensure that the dog participates in the same activities at the same time every day. This will help dogs predict what will happen next and keep them calm. You won't be afraid when you take them to activities they're used to.
gives them the right to choose. What does this mean? It is to let your dog choose where to go for a walk when you take the dog out for a walk instead of where to go for a walk when you drag it. If your dog is nervous about riding a car, don't stick to it and try to avoid any practices that make them feel stressed. At all times, be careful about your dog's signs of uneasiness and let it do it the way it feels comfortable.
The master should pay attention to his emotions. If you feel uneasy or worried, they will also feel and mimic your emotional and mental state. If your dog feels your confidence, it will feel safe and no longer be so alert.
You can also provide them with some natural sedative medicines, such as CBD oil, homeopathy, Bach flower essence, or essential oils.
Although dogs cannot accompany you for the rest of their lives, since we have chosen them as companions, we should be more loving and patient. If your dog suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, we must give them more care and care so that they can get out of the "smog day" in their hearts as soon as possible.