Q: I recently read an article that autism is not a diagnosis in dogs, but they can have behavior that seems autistic in nature. Can you elaborate on this? I have two dogs that I think may be “on the spectrum.” One has a fear of me counting coins. The other has his own issues. I love these boys so much, and they have given so much in return. I would just like to know of any information that might help me to understand their mental challenges.
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