Have your pets been acting SAD recently? This time of the year, Seasonal Affective Disorder also known as SAD is a type of depression that relates to the seasons. Seasonal Affective Disorder symptoms tend to appear around the fall time and go throughout the winter months. This tends to take away your energy and you feel very moody. Other symptoms include an increased appetite and feeling tired. You also feel symptoms of depression with Seasonal Affective Disorder.
You are probably wondering why I'm talking about SAD on a cat blog. Do pets like cats suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder? There was research from People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) in the United Kingdom that said, just like people, animals can suffer from depression. “Some pets display similar symptoms of the human disorder, SAD, which include fatigue, depressed mood and lack of energy,” said Elaine Pendlebury, Senior Veterinary Surgeon with PDSA.
During the winter time, PDSA also found out that 43% of pets have less energy, 59% of pets sleep for longer period of time, and that 47% of pets demand more affection from their owners. There are some ways to help with Seasonal Affective Disorder. Staying on top of physical exercise is very important for humans and pets’ healthy being.
You may think I'm crazy, but at least once a day, you need to get your pets, even your felines, out for a short brisk walk. No one wants to get outdoors in the chilly winter time. Perhaps take them out in the middle of the day, when it is the warmest and there is the most sunlight. Your lonely pets just want to run around and they want some affectionate love. Without your love, your feline pets would be sad.
You are probably wondering why I'm talking about SAD on a cat blog. Do pets like cats suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder? There was research from People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) in the United Kingdom that said, just like people, animals can suffer from depression. “Some pets display similar symptoms of the human disorder, SAD, which include fatigue, depressed mood and lack of energy,” said Elaine Pendlebury, Senior Veterinary Surgeon with PDSA.
During the winter time, PDSA also found out that 43% of pets have less energy, 59% of pets sleep for longer period of time, and that 47% of pets demand more affection from their owners. There are some ways to help with Seasonal Affective Disorder. Staying on top of physical exercise is very important for humans and pets’ healthy being.
You may think I'm crazy, but at least once a day, you need to get your pets, even your felines, out for a short brisk walk. No one wants to get outdoors in the chilly winter time. Perhaps take them out in the middle of the day, when it is the warmest and there is the most sunlight. Your lonely pets just want to run around and they want some affectionate love. Without your love, your feline pets would be sad.