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Why Is My Dog Acting Sad?

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Yes, dogs can get sad. In reality, this does happen more frequently than we like. Keep in mind that dogs can suffer from depression as well. If this happens to your pet, he will need treatment! Anyway, why is my dog acting sad? It is not always easy to tell why. But, we can share the most common reasons for this behavior. You can use these to determine why your pet is sad all the time.

Main Reasons My Dog Acting Sad

Dog Is Sick

When a dog is sick, he will be sad, obviously. They are the same as humans in this scenario. After all, he doesn’t feel well so he will refuse to play, eat and he will lie down all day long. Sick dogs will usually vomit, refuse to eat, have a temperature, and behave like they are lethargic. They can be lethargic as well. He may even lie down the entire day on the floor and refuse to move (this is the case with dogs who have pain when moving). Why is my dog acting sad? He is sick and he needs help. 

If you notice any of these things or signs if you like, take him to a vet immediately. Our dogs are not resilient as you may believe. They are gentle and they can suffer from all kinds of problems. An exam will diagnose the issue and you can start with curing the dog. 

A New Addition To The Family

This does sound like jealousy. When you get married or you start living with your partner or even when you get a baby, your dog may end up sad. He knows that now you have another person in your life. He will not be your best friend anymore. Of course, this is not true but your dog thinks like that. The situation is even worse when you start spending more and more time with a new person or baby. Your dog will become ‘’forgotten’’. As such, he will become sad.

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There are a few things you can do here. One is to spend a lot of time with your pet. Make him a part of the family and give him attention. The second time is to get one more dog. If your pet is friendly and he likes playing with other dogs, this can work. He will need some time to get used to this, but once done, he will have another friend so he will not be sad all the time. 

Due To Depression

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Many people believe that dogs can’t suffer from depression. They can and it can happen to your pet. If he is sad all the time, depression can be the cause. If it is, your pet will be sad for a long period of time. No matter what you do, you will help him. Another thing here is that some dogs were abused. They may also suffer from PTSD or trauma may be responsible for depression. 

Depression happens due to chemical imbalance in the brain. It must be properly treated with medications. Some of the most commonly used medications are Neurontin, Valium, Prozac, and Buspar. Your dog will need professional help and depression will not go away without it. 

 

Your Pet Lost Someone

This is far from a pleasant thing. Some owners even believe that a dog cannot be sad when he loses someone. Well, they can. This happens a lot. For instance, a dog will be sad if his owner or a family member dies. He can become sad after his owner broke up with his partner or due to divorce. Dogs will also be sad if you took their puppies. This only occurs in female dogs. 

One way or another, a dog can end up sad if he loses a person close to him or a puppy/puppies. How long he will be sad is a different topic. Some dogs are sad one day. Others are sad the entire year. The only thing you can do is to give him time. Try to spend more time with him and play if he wants that. You can also try to pet him more often. There is no cure for this. Only time can heal his wound and make him feel better. 

You Moved To A New House

When we move, we do it because we have or we like it. For dogs, it is a nightmare. See, they always move because they must. You will move so they must go with you! They don’t like this and they are not happy about it. Even if you are moving to the best house in the world, your dog will prefer your old, 1-room apartment. 

Once again we can see that time will heal the wounds. He will start feeling better in time. However, some dogs may need help. You may have to find them new friends or even get professional help. Always remember that dogs don’t like surprises and sudden changes. You will have to do this slowly and to allow them to get used to a change.  

Preventing The Issue

You can do some things to prevent this. The first thing you can do is to play with your dog as much as you can. Give him affection and time.  He will be happy hence he will be at a much lower risk of becoming sad. Also, make sure you allow him to run and walk when he wants. 

Some dogs like music so this can help as well. You will have to try different genres to see which one works well. If your dog loses another dog, you may be able to help him by getting a new dog.

The Final Word

We all had this problem. Our dog is sad. Why is my dog acting sad and what can I do about it? Now you know the most common reasons. You can deduce why your pet is sad and see here how to help him. Your dog doesn’t like to be sad and you should do everything you can to help him be happy, not sad.

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