Animals with too much energy and those without things to occupy their minds will find ways to do something. Over time, these actions become something an animal needs to perform and are then seen as repetitive behaviors. |
Changes in routine and lack of exercise are the two most common causes of stress in animals. |
Obsessive compulsive behaviors tend to be repetitive behaviors that are seen in inappropriate situations, often but not always to excess. They are hard to diagnose because we cannot evaluate the animal's thoughts. |