Generalized anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety is a persistent, diffuse state of apprehension that is not tied to a specific trigger. Affected animals show heightened arousal, hypervigilance, and difficulty settling across many contexts. It frequently coexists with other behaviour disorders such as noise phobia or separation anxiety.
Quick facts
- Type:
- Behavioral
- Typical onset:
- Chronic
- Body systems:
- Behavioral, Nervous
- Affected species:
- CAT, DOG
- Reference codes:
- ICD11 6B00
Sources & references
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Describes generalized anxiety in companion animals and the integrated behavioural and medical management approach.
- ACVIM — Veterinary behaviour resources outlining diagnosis and multimodal treatment of anxiety disorders.
- ICD-11
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