Women who 'rescue' and hoard cats or other animals may show genuine concern, but could be actually harming their health.
Anxiety Disorder - Types - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
Anxiety disorder involves excessive worry about actual circumstances, events or conflicts. Anyone can develop this disorder. Genes may play a role.
Anxiety disorder involves excessive worry about actual circumstances, events or conflicts. Anyone can develop this disorder. Genes may play a role.
"Because of their mental illness, they have a very distorted belief that they are the person best suited to provide care for the animals," Bratiotis said.
"They're reluctant to place their animals in another person's care, despite the fact they're not well-fed or getting adequate veterinary care. They believe they're doing well by the animals," she added.
Hoarding - A Form of Compulsive, Anxiety Disorder
The habit of collecting and hoarding things, on the pretext for later use, could be a sign of a compulsive disorder.
The habit of collecting and hoarding things, on the pretext for later use, could be a sign of a compulsive disorder.
If the animals aren't getting adequate food and medical care, and if you can't keep the animals' mess cleaned up, you've simply got too many, Bratiotis said.
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Hoarding can Endanger Lives, Says New Study
A new study has revealed that hoarders have a brain disorder resulting in an all-consuming compulsion to collect that often cuts them off from society and damages their relationships.
A new study has revealed that hoarders have a brain disorder resulting in an all-consuming compulsion to collect that often cuts them off from society and damages their relationships.
For Women There is No Difference Between Pets and Babies
A survey by insurer Petplan has found that a majority of women treat their pets in a manner similar to babies.
A survey by insurer Petplan has found that a majority of women treat their pets in a manner similar to babies.
