Even Pets Get The Winter Blues | Is Your Pet Ready?

Online, November 25, 2012 (Newswire.com) - A recent article posted by the light box company Pawsitive Lighting gives readers a detailed look at seasonal affective disorder in pets. Author Claudia Bensimoun explores everything from the cause of seasonal depression in pets, to the preferred remedies used to combat the disorder.

"Research suggests that restoring the chemical balance is not done easily, since serotonin cannot be given as a shot or in pill form. Many veterinarians when faced with a depressed or anxious pet will turn to drugs that are most often prescribed for humans. If the idea of giving your dog Prozac or a "serotonin reuptake inhibitor" (SRI) makes your heart ache, then learning about the predicable and natural ways of manipulating your dog's environment, such as using light therapy which simulates the brightness of sunlight is the way to go. If you find yourself compelled to switch on more lights in your home when your pets appear to be withdrawn, passive or even aggressive, then keep in mind that normal household lights do not emit adequate amounts of light to help balance the mood and behavior of dogs and cats."

Claudia also lends advice to families leaving home for the holidays. Dogs with separation anxiety are far from uncommon. One way that dog parents can minimize the angst felt by their companion is to provide them with light therapy during their leave of absence. With a product like the Sol Box, your pet can enjoy the comforting effects of simulated sunlight. By boosting serotonin levels, light therapy works as a natural antidepressant and relaxant.