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6 Signs Your Dog Is Stressed or Sad—and What to Do About It
6 Signs Your Dog Is Stressed or Sad—and What to Do About It
Here's how to tell if your pup is feeling a bit blue.
Isadora Baum
February 24, 2020
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If you have a dog, you (probably) already know they can express their feelings like humans do. That means your little pup can become sad and withdrawn when they are stressed out, which can lead to depression if it lingers for too long. To get them feeling happy and relaxed again, you might want to meet with a vet to see what's going on (and to rule out any physical conditions), but you can also try a few habit changes and lifestyle tweaks to get them back to normal.
How to Tell if Your Dog Is Depressed
Turns out, dogs can be depressed for a variety of reasons. "Dogs can be depressed if they lost a family member, a kid went off to college or another dog in the house passed away. I see depression a lot in dogs whose families have gone through a divorce," says Dr. Sara Ochoa, DVM, Veterinary Consultant for Dog Lab.
Ochoa adds that dogs can get very attached to people and other pets, so when these relationships change they can show signs of depression. If you think your dog is down in the dumps, here are the signs to look for and how to help them heal.
Your Dog Is Tired
"Most dogs that are depressed will lay around more and not really want to interact with other people in the house," says Ochoa. It could be their age, but if it's suddenly come on, or they're sleeping way too often, then it might be depression." Have you recently changed your routine? Try to play with your dog using their favorite toy or take them for a walk. "Fresh air does a world of good for the brain," says Conrad Rossouw, a certified dog trainer based in Scotland.
You've Noticed Changes in Their Appetite
Sad and stressed dogs may also not want to eat or drink. "They may also stop eating their food, but will eat people food," says Ochoa. So, look for any change from the normal diet and cravings. She adds, "Any change in appetite can be a sign of depression, but can also be a sign of something else." So, see a vet too.
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