Dog crying at night instead of sleeping

Dog crying at night instead of sleeping may be caused by hunger, unfamiliarity with the new environment, excessive energy, or illness. The owner needs to observe if there is food and water in the dog's bowl. If not, it may be hungry or thirsty, and timely dog food and water should be provided. Then observe if the dog will still cry. If the dog not only cries but also shows other abnormal symptoms, it may be ill. It is recommended to consult a pet doctor in time and take the dog to a pet hospital for inspection and treatment if necessary.

Hunger

When a small dog feels hungry and thirsty at night, it will cry to attract the owner's attention. At this time, the owner should provide dog food and water in a timely manner. If the dog has similar symptoms again, the number of feedings can be increased at night.

Unfamiliar with the new environment

If the dog is new to the home and is not yet adapted to the environment, it will feel scared and fearful because it is unfamiliar with the owner. When the lights go out at night, the dog will be even more afraid and feel insecure, so it will keep crying instead of sleeping. In this case, it is necessary to spend more time playing with the dog and feeding it personally to gradually familiarize it with the new environment. At night, the dog can be placed close to the owner or put some items with the owner's smell in the dog house to make it feel secure.

Excessive energy

Dogs have a lot of energy, especially small dogs are usually more energetic than adult dogs. If the owner doesn't accompany the dog to play during the day, its energy won't be released, so it will cry instead of sleeping at night to vent its excessive energy. Therefore, the owner should always spend more time with the dog and give it enough space to play so that it will sleep quietly at night.

Illness

If the dog not only exhibits crying at night without sleeping but also shows other abnormal symptoms, such as lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea, the owner should pay attention. The dog may be ill and feel uncomfortable or in pain, so it will keep crying. In this case, it is recommended to take the dog to the pet hospital for inspection and treatment immediately to avoid delaying the illness.