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Do Dogs Experience PTSD? Understanding Canine Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Canine post-traumatic stress disorder can be a significant issue for dogs who have experienced trauma.

Do Dogs Experience PTSD? Understanding Canine Post‑Traumatic Stress DisorderSimilar to humans, PTSD in dogs can include symptoms such as anxiety, hypervigilance, avoidance, sleep disturbances, fear of being alone, and aggression. Credit: gabrielabertolini | Getty Images

While there was some initial hesitancy among veterinary professionals to diagnose PTSD in dogs, data currently suggests that up to seventeen percent of all dogs are affected by Canine PTSD.

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