Yes, zoos really do give Prozac to polar bears.
More than half the Zoos in America admit to giving psychotropics to some of their animals.
Many domestic puppy dogs take Ritalin. Kitty cats, horses, and even parakeets also take happy drugs.
They had been showing undesirable behaviors that were not seen in nature.
Presumably, it is too difficult for them to live, let alone thrive, in an environment so at odds with their nature.
It makes me almost wonder about the prevalence of psychotropic use among modern humans.
Is it a sign that our environments are similarly at odds with our own nature?
Have your pets had behavioral issues?
Did you consider psychotropics for them?
If you have a story, please share it in the comments.
Fortunately, my polar teddy bears have been fine so far.
