What to do if your dog has depression

In fact, healing your dog's depression is quite simple. Just pay more attention to your dog in your daily life, take care of it, and reduce the external shock it receives. Spend more time with your dog when you return home, or find a companion for it to avoid loneliness. Before leaving home, leave some delicious snacks for your dog to enjoy, as when the dog is busy enjoying the food, its attention will be distracted, and the pain of missing you will be reduced.

1. Symptoms of dog depression

Mental depression

A dog with depression is difficult to excite, becomes timid, introverted, easily nervous, sleepy, prone to anger, and loses interest in its usual favorite food and toys no matter how the owner tries to cheer it up or attract it.

Decreased appetite

The amount of water consumption decreases significantly, appetite decreases significantly, food intake decreases, and weight also decreases accordingly.

Lack of motivation to exercise

A depressed dog moves slowly and appears lifeless.

Abnormal hair loss

The dog loses a lot of hair when gently brushing its fur.

2. How to treat depression

The attitude of the pet owner towards the pet is a key factor. Pet owners should pay more attention to and take care of their pets, avoid shocking them, and help them recover from any physical illnesses they may have.

Pet owners should spend more time taking care of their pets, or find a companion for them to avoid a lonely and monotonous life.

If the family atmosphere is tense, with frequent arguments and harsh words, the dog's life will not be easy. In this environment, dogs are prone to feelings of fear and anxiety, which can eventually lead to depression.

Finally, we hope that our owners can be more gentle with their dogs, pay attention to their conditions, and never neglect them.