Friday, May 7, 2010

Dogs Get Depressed Too!

Have you ever notice that sometimes your dog is not acting right. When we go on vacation, we leave your dog "Crackers" with the pet sitter. The pet sitter says that Crackers does not eat. I thought he just missed us, but it could be a sign of depression. Here are some signs: First, increased aggression, anxiousness, or restlessness. Second, lack of appetite or constipation. Third, disinterest in playing, moving more slowly than usual, sleeping more than usual, dramatic weight loss, drinking less water than normal and abnormal shedding. If your dog exhibits any of these symptoms, you may need to take him/her to the vet for a check up.

This article was from Moderndog Spring issue.

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