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Can Dogs Get SAD? (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

Can Dogs Get SAD? (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

It’s cold, gray, and it’s snowing. Yep, it’s winter. And if your pup isn’t its usual cheerful self, you might wonder if dogs get SAD.  Maybe your otherwise active Goldendoodle doesn’t want to play as it did in the summer. He may sleep more, whine, and just feel down in the dumps. Sound like your pup? Learn whether dogs can get SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), the signs and symptoms, and what to do about it? Dogs and Seasonal Affective Disorder Just like humans, dogs aren’t nearly as active in winter. Recent studies have also shown that dogs likely suffer from...

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