How To Know My Pet Is Depressed?

Dogs can get depressed, just like humans. They may get into depression because of the changes in their lives such as moving, or the addition of a new pet or new people to the household. It can also be a sign of a medical condition, to let them in distress. As we all know, that pets help us with our mental challenges. Perhaps, if our pets are having issues of their own, we can help them too. For this you need to learn, how to spot out the signs of depression and what can be done to relieve and cope up your pooch and make him/her feel better.

Your furry pal may show same signs, as it experienced by you when you are in depression. Even, they might have bad moods or have down days, just like people. If you find your pet not so active as usual and not interested in anything or appears to be mopping around the house or yard, it is possible that he is feeling depressed.

Other signs from, which you can make out your canine depression are:

How To Tell If Your Dog Is Depressed 

Your Pooch Gets Reserved:

If your dog is in depression, he may stop interacting with you or any other member in family and other pets in the home.

Your Furry Pal Gets Inactive:

He may not show any interest in playing, walking or in any other activities. You may also find him slow and not seem to have much purpose to his wandering.

Your Fido May Show Change In Appetite:

Some dog may eat less and lead to loose weight. Alternatively, a depressed dog may eat more and begin to gain weight.

Your Doggy May Show Change In Sleep Habits:

There are dogs who become restless and are unable to sleep, when they are depressed. Alternatively, other pups may tend to sleep more than before.

How To Cope Up Your Furry Companion From Depression?

The best way to cope up your pooch is to give them lots of love and attention. You can keep them active and entertained, by doing special activities that you know they enjoy. For example: if you know your dog loves to play hide and seek, start doing it more often, and praise him, if you find him having good time.

If your dog don't seem to come out from the depression, then the best option is to go to vet. The vet may examine him and try to find out the real reason of depression. Then, the vet will advice you the treatment to recover your pooch from depression.