this post was submitted on 27 Jun 2023
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[–] Mowcherie 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

This must be because it confuses the wolves in sheep's clothing. Keeps predators off her trail. Maybe she owes someone money.

[–] ickplant 3 points 1 year ago

Best take, tbh.

[–] axel_luke 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How does one diagnose a goat with anxiety?

[–] ickplant 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Probably by observing behaviors. I found this pretty fascinating study about maternal separation in goats, and they mention things like increased vocalization and locomotion. They also talk about measuring heart rate and cortisol saliva to assess anxiety levels.

[–] Illogicalbit 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I mean, who wouldn’t calm down wearing that?

[–] ickplant 4 points 1 year ago

It does look very cozy and chill

[–] MagicChicken 5 points 1 year ago

Me too goat, me too.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm like this with and without noise cancelling headphones. I'm on edge and aware of my surroundings versus oblivious and focused.

[–] ickplant 1 points 1 year ago
[–] Thesongthatneverends 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’d wear it, if only to see what my cats would do.

[–] ickplant 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Now I also want you to wear it to see what your cats would do.

[–] HocEnimVeni 2 points 1 year ago

I second this sentiment

[–] seth 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Putting a duck coat on my pet goat to treat its anxiety disorder would be at least the 24th or 25th thing I would think to try. This goat got so lucky to have such intuitive owners.

[–] ickplant 2 points 1 year ago

You have a very good point. Maybe they followed the wisdom of thunder shirts for dogs? They are like compressing shirt that feel like you are getting a hug, and they are calming to pups.