Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control
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 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.
