Should fewer people own one? Many dogs in America are being prescribed antidepressants — and the reason may lie with the humans who are supposed to look after them.
Dogs on the verge of a nervous breakdown
Canine decline: 64% of dogs that need to be rehomed suffer from behavioural problems. Glossary
Sedative - A medication that sends somebody to sleep.
Fraught - A situation which is unpleasant or causes anxiety.
Pheromone - A chemical substance released by an animal that causes other animals of the same species to react.
Empathetic - Able to imagine how someone else is feeling.