Is Your Smart Phone Making Your Dog Depressed?
We already know that smartphone addiction can lead to all sorts of health and relationship problems, but did you know it might also hurt ol’ Rover? According to one veterinarian expert, all…

BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM – MARCH 13: ‘Pete’ the Pug competes during the 102nd Crufts dog show on March 13, 2005 in Birmingham, England. Over 23,000 top pedigree dogs from around the world are competing in over 2,000 individual classes for the prestigious title of “Best In Show”. Crufts was founded in 1891 and is the most prestigious and largest dog show in the world. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty ImagesWe already know that smartphone addiction can lead to all sorts of health and relationship problems, but did you know it might also hurt ol' Rover? According to one veterinarian expert, all that time you spend crushing candy could be causing depression in your dog. Veterinary Surgeon and Managing Director of VetUK Iain Booth says that ignoring your pet while using your phone makes Fido feel lonely and isolated. In an effort to get you to put down the phone to play with them, a dog may even lash out with behavioral problems. The problem can also be found in cats, but less likely so since they tend to be more independent. Have you noticed your dog pining for your attention while on your phone or tablet? Do you carve out time in your day to play with your pets?