Most people have heard of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in humans -- with symptoms that can include counting steps or items, being abnormally afraid of germs, or having phrases or gestures that are felt to have protective properties. But pets can also suffer from a similar ailment and just as is the case for people, it can impact their health and quality of life.
Dr. Sandi Sawchuk, a professor of veterinary medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, said that it’s a little different with animals because the "obsessive" part of OCD has to do with thoughts, and "they...
