Canine
Depression: Is My Dog Depressed?
We
get to hear much about depression in humans, but did you know that
animals are also experiencing similar symptoms like we do? Animal
psychologists are officially certified as animal behaviorists and
they are the professionals in dealing with symptoms of depression in
your pet.
How
can you tell if your dog is depressed? Try answering the following
questions:
Does
he show a lack of interest in food?
YES
/ NO
Does
he sleep most of the day?
YES
/ NO
Is
he often unresponsive to your calls?
YES
/ NO
Does
he appear to be lethargic?
YES
/ NO
Is
his nose dry?
YES
/ NO
Does he rarely wiggle his tail?
Does he rarely wiggle his tail?
YES
/ NO
Does
he stare at your window or door?
YES
/ NO
If
you have answered some or all questions with “YES”, then it is
very likely that the dog is experiencing symptoms of depression.
Especially the lack of interest in food and games is a prominent sign
of depression. Of course, if you are worried about your dog it is
always best to go to the veterinarian first.
The
lack of interest, a dry nose and being lethargic can also be due to
old age, illness or pain. So have your veterinarian check out your
dog's physical condition first.
If
he is physically in the clear, then you can assume that your pet is
experiencing depressive symptoms. As with humans, the longer a
depression remains untreated, the worse the symptoms become. You must
therefore start treatment straight away.
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