A veterinarian says dogs can show hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention resembling human ADHD, but owners should not mistake normal behavior for illness. The Daily Mail reported that dozens of owners have described similar traits in their dogs online. One TikTok user posted a video of a dog “running laps” and asked whether it showed “textbook […] The post Dogs can show ADHD-like behavior, but vet warns against TikTok diagnosis appeared first on American Almanac .
A veterinarian says dogs can show hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention resembling human ADHD, but owners should not mistake normal behavior for illness. The Daily Mail reported that dozens of owners have described similar traits in their dogs online. One TikTok user posted a video of a dog “running laps” and asked whether it showed “textbook symptoms.” Researchers have examined ADHD-like behavior in dogs, including problems with focus and impulse control. But Dr. Guy Sandelowsky, founder of OMNI Pet Limited, says ordinary canine behavior can look much the same. That distinction matters. A restless puppy, a bored pet and a dog with a deeper behavior problem may act alike, yet require very different responses from an owner.…Open
Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz and his wife are once again being sued after their pit bull, a rescue dog gifted by daughter Nicola, allegedly attacked a woman on their Florida estate, raising fresh questions about elite accountability and compliance with the law. Another lawsuit has landed on the doorstep of Nelson and Claudia Peltz, this […] The post Nelson Peltz faces new lawsuit over alleged pit bull attack at Palm Beach mansion appeared first on American Almanac .
Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz and his wife are once again being sued after their pit bull, a rescue dog gifted by daughter Nicola, allegedly attacked a woman on their Florida estate, raising fresh questions about elite accountability and compliance with the law. Another lawsuit has landed on the doorstep of Nelson and Claudia Peltz, this time from Joy Ransom, who alleges she was bitten and attacked by the couple’s pit bull, Houdini, while working at their $375 million Palm Beach mansion late last year. The legal filing claims the dog attacked Ransom “without any provocation, suddenly and without warning” as she was lawfully on the premises on December 23, 2025. Ransom’s complaint asserts she suffered permanent or ongoing…Open