Symptoms of depression in dogs

1. Always looking listless and never excited no matter how much the parents tease them.
2. I am no longer interested in the things I was originally interested in, such as food, toys, etc.
3. Just like people with autism, dogs are unwilling to communicate with their parents or other dogs.
4. Reluctant to move, always lying down except for necessary physiological activities.
5. Slow, no matter what you do, you are very slow.
6. Always sleep and do not want to be woken up by others, otherwise it may irritate him.
7. It is easy to get angry, even over small things, and it is difficult to calm down.
8. I have become very timid and easily nervous.
9. Suddenly became aggressive.
10. Eat less, resulting in weight loss.
11. The amount of water consumed also decreased significantly.
12. Hair loss suddenly becomes serious.

The causes of depression in dogs

1. The dog’s own reasons

Different dogs may have different causes of depression. If the pet at home is too timid and will be afraid for a long time when seeing any unfamiliar people or things, such a dog will be more likely to suffer from depression; if it is not healthy enough, lacks some trace elements, or has suffered from other diseases for a long time, Physical illness and physical pain can easily lead to psychological depression.

2. External environmental reasons

① Sudden changes in living environment. If the living environment suddenly changes, such as being sent to the owner's friend's house for foster care, or the owner's family moving to a new house, the dog will generally show a little discomfort and feel at a loss.
②The joining of new members. If there are new pets or friends in the house, or a new baby appears, they will feel left out and become depressed. The owner must be fully prepared in advance to make the arrival of a new member a happy event for the family dog.
③Separate from the pet owner. Dogs can feel very uneasy, nervous and even depressed when their owners leave the house without them. Before leaving home, the owner may wish to leave some delicious snacks for the pet to enjoy, preferably some good tastes that the pet has never enjoyed before. When your pet is busy enjoying delicious food, it can alleviate the pain of missing you.

3. Reasons for parents

If parents leave early and come home late every day, dogs that are often ignored and cannot leave the house will easily develop depression and anxiety, and may even self-mutilate. Vent your anger.

Treatment methods for dog depression

1. For depression caused by the dog itself, owners should give more care and care to timid dogs to avoid being frightened; and If it is due to physical reasons, the owner should send the dog to the pet hospital for treatment in time.

2. If there are external factors, the owner can take the pet to experience the new environment in advance and prepare better material conditions for it in the new environment; even if a new member joins, the owner should still give the dog enough care.

3. If the cause is caused by the owner, the first thing to change is the owner. Owners should spend more time with their dogs, and even if they are not at home, they should find a companion for their dogs. Family harmony also needs to be striven for by the owner himself, not only for the dog, but also for the entire family.