1293. Our Pets Can Suffer From The Same Mental Diseases As Humans.

Dr. Jennifer Bolser confirms that our dogs and cats do indeed suffer from the same mental disabilities that humans do. From depression to OCD, some of the same medicines we use are also valid for our companion animals. Also, technology changes the way we live, usually for the better. Dave Clark created a device that allows you to connect with your pet while you’re away using a smartphone. This new gadget has raised nearly $80,000 on IndieGoGo, partly because it can dispense treats to your dog with a press of a button on your phone. Also, a new dangerous Internet video fad is becoming more popular. The scenario is often a baby or child playing with a dangerous or aggressive dog. Dogtime’s Nina Stively explains how the urge to create a viral video can put our children in harm’s way. Also, a New York woman is potentially facing jail time after refusing a plea deal for stealing a cat. Nancy Glassman admits taking a cat named Cosmo from a bagel shop and driving it to a local animal shelter. She believed the resident cat was being abused because of sores on its ears and its scruffy-looking fur. She was later arrested and charged with burglary. Also, dog treats linked to hundreds of animal deaths and thousands of illnesses are returning to store shelves soon. The treats will be sold again despite having no firm evidence of what caused the deaths and sicknesses.