Are your pets getting enough exercise during the lockdown?
The Hindu
Chennai-based veterinarian Dr Priyadarshini Govind tells us how to boost their mood and navigate their housebound world
While every dog has its day, for over a year now, six-year-old Roger has not. The German Shepherd who loves long walks, used to sniff out interesting corners in his neighbourhood and quizzically cock his ears as he watched birds build nests. He now spends most of the pandemic watching clouds flit past from the apartment window. He has gained weight and is mostly bored — his new-found past-time is endlessly licking his paws. “A number of dogs exhibit Obsessive Compulsive Behaviour such as incessant licking of paws, resulting in inflammation and wounds. They also develop an obsession with food due to the lack of anything else to keep them occupied,” says Chennai-based veterinarian Dr Priyadarshini Govind.More Related News