Intro
Do you know that dogs can become depressed too? Just like human beings do. The symptoms are not much of a difference as compared to depression in human beings.
Causes
Dogs can become depressed for reasons like:
Lost of companion
Change in routine
Sudden change in its environment
New family member e.g. newborn, new spouse
Symptoms
Imagine our pet dogs to be like us humans; we aren't that different afterall.
They become withdrawn
They will start to look lifeless
Their eating and sleeping habits change
They lose interest in things they used to enjoy doing
Treatment
- How should I help my dog?
- What can I do to make him feel happy again?
Keep your furry friend occupied with activities you planned for him. - Do things that he like to do in the past - Get them to exercise! Exercising helps to release the happy hormones called endorphins.
Do not rush the process; just take it easy and go with the flow - You will end up getting more stressed which will affect your furry animal and slow down the treatment process.
Reward him with treats and praises - It serves as a motivation for our furry friend to get well faster - But be aware of not to reward them when they are gloomy or shower them with extensive attention or they will think that you are rewarding them due to their behaviour.
QnA
How long will it take for my furry friend to get back to normal? - It can span over a period of a few days to a few months
Do he need medication? - It is usually not necessary - Be patient. They will eventually get better with the efforts you put in.
Does getting him a new companion work? - It would work if he is grieving over the loss of his companion
Thank you for reading!
Hope you all liked the content.
Good. This is what i think doggie always feel lonely like being abandon. They just like human being needs care and love. Spend more tome on them and the depression will go off.