Trying to work out the behavior of cats can be challenging. Whether it’s knocking things off shelves, curling up in tiny ...

Jenna Ortega, known for her role in Wednesday, bravely shares her experience with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), ...

Scientists have identified the first brainwave biomarkers for OCD, opening the door to personalized, on-demand brain ...

Why do some people keep making the same harmful choices, even when they know better? A global study has revealed three ...

Whether it’s food, the beloved laser pointer, or even the smartphone–some cats exhibit behavior that seems almost compulsive. But can cats really become addicted? And if so, to what? PETBOOK editor ...

However, treatment for addiction and compulsive behaviors do share some commonalities. The use of behavioral therapies like CBT is common in the treatment of both addiction and hoarding.

In extreme cases, compulsive behaviors start to take over a person's work, home, and social life, at the expense of normal activities. OCD: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorderhas two central elements.

In horses, these behaviors may include cribbing, pawing, head shaking, weaving, and windsucking. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the compulsive behavior of horse cribbing, also known as ...