Why is my dog so sad
Depression in dogs - Symptoms and What to Do
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dogs are very sensitive animals which
can easily perceive whether we are happy
sad or even just tired fortunately there
are also very loving creatures and their
affection and company can come in very
handy during these times however often
we humans are not as good at
reciprocating the sensitivity in this
animal wise video we discussed
depression in dogs looking at the most
characteristic symptoms and providing
some tips to help improve their
happiness
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as with human beings canines are
susceptible to depression they may not
be caused by the same issues but if we
are aware of our dogs eventual behavior
we should be able to easily identify a
bite of depression whether short or
prolonged however if a dog has only
recently been adopted into our family it
may be difficult to differentiate
between their normal demeanor and
depression the most recognizable
symptoms include a lack of appetite
apathy inactivity and a lack of
affection towards their caregivers we
may also observe hiding sleep it
excessively or an unwillingness to
engage in play activity however it is
essential to point out that some of
these signs may be present thanks to an
underlying condition or disneys this is
why it is so important to take them to a
vet to rule out a physical health
problem causes of depression and dogs
are varied but they usually appear after
a significant change to their routine a
traumatic experience hormonal changes or
as we have said disease determining this
underlying cause is essential in solving
the behavioral problem the death of a
loved one or the introduction of a new
family member such as a baby are common
causes of depression and dogs but there
are many possible issues at play when
depression generates a clinical picture
which puts the dog's health at risk it
will be essential to go to a
veterinarian preferably one specialized
in ethology if they also show behavioral
changes which involve aggression going
to professional dog trainer or educator
will be essential as the situation can
worsen and become dangerous if your dog
is going through an episode of sadness
or depression do not hesitate to follow
our advice to improve their well-being
offer between three and four quality
walks a day where they can smell their
environment and interact with other dogs
don't forget the physical exercise and
play before going home
spending time with your dog doesn't mean
being by their side without doing
anything
it requires quality time speaking to
them petting and generally offering a
lot of love and affection mental
stimulation is as important as physical
exercise so in your day to day you
shouldn't neglect basic obedience
training mental stimulation exercises
and intelligence toys Kong toys are one
which are particularly good for this
food is a basic element of care but it
is easy to underestimate its importance
provide quality food perhaps
experimenting with homemade options and
maintain hygiene through cleaning and
brushing
if after a few days your dog is still
depressed you will need to visit a
veterinarian specialized in ethology to
obtain a diagnosis and assess well in
the administration of drugs or behavior
modification sessions are necessary do
you have a dog prone to depression have
you been able to successfully bring them
round if so let us know about it in the
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