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I recently examined a new canine patient diagnosed with a rare genetic disease. The clinical signs of the disease are worsened by panting, caused by either exercise or anxiety. Since we don’t yet have a gene therapy for this disease, managing this particular patient revolves around managing anxiety and the situations that cause anxiety. I

In the wake of the tragic news of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, it is not surprising that reporters are also writing about the terrible effects these disasters have had on pets. I have noted some internet news specifically regarding post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I checked books on animal behavior and found virtually