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Pets and Seasonal Affective Disorder. Picture of a small boxer dog lying on a couch with another boxer dog standing nearby in a shirt and tie.

Pets and Seasonal Affective Disorder

Does seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affect our pets?  We know humans are often affected by changes in the seasons. It is unclear as to whether pets suffer from SAD or if they may be reacting to owners’ sadness or lack of energy. When there is less daylight, the brain produces more melatonin and less serotonin. […]






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