Dogs can show human-like ADHD behaviors, study finds
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Some dogs exhibit behaviors that closely resemble ADHD in humans, according to a study released this month in the journal Translational Psychiatry. The study, which tracked hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention in more than 10,000 dogs, provides hope for better treatments for both species, the authors said.
The research team, based in Helinski, Finland, looked at more than 11,000 dogs of different breeds, asking owners behavioral questions based on human ADHD research.
Hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention were found to be more common in young dogs and male dogs, matching the observed demographics of ADHD in humans, the authors said.
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