Depression in dogs - Symptoms and What to Do

Is your dog sad or depressed? Depression in dogs is a serious problem which needs to be evaluated to provide the right support and treatment for the individual animal. The first thing you should do, however, is check with your veterinarian in case the depression is the result of an underlying medical condition. Once we rule out any pathology, we can work to improve their general well-being and happiness. Once you check out this AnimalWised video, you can evaluate your dog's mental health and find ways to keep them well stimulated and happy.
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[@omibologna]

I thought my dog was depressed but it turns out she’s just lazy

[@relisa96]

I have the same conundrum... We adopted a male puppy from the shelter and it legit acts like a cat. Sleep and food are his motivations for life. He gets bored of toys very easily and rather than making a mess if he is bored he just sleeps. I have never seen such a chill dog in my life. :D

[@mgg5077]

same !! i have a cocker spaniel and he looks depressed but it’s just his face lol

[@myclelo6153]

Naomi Blackford lol

[@iimxsic1726]

My dog is depressed cuz he misses our other dog cuz our other dog died😢now he has no playmates and he is now often not active

[@black_opfor3388]

Same. My dog sleeps everyday and she is so lazy.

[@mousse9897]

When you get recommended as to how you can tell if cats get depressed, so you search for this

[@rattananushka]

Omg :0 I just did that

[@genericuser6874]

Yoo too accurate

[@aimeeirvine-dunnett2214]

stop just did that

[@user-qq5uu8si2y]

stop guessing what i'm doing its weird aa

[@alejandrocamacho56]

Bro how

[@mermaidfinn]

my 12 year old dog was depressed, barely ate, slept all day, and sighed all the time. we brought home a rescue puppy and he immediately took on a big brother role, taught her how to pee outside, how to beg for treats, how to play, and how to be a good dog. she brought out so much life in him and they snuggle, wrestle, chase, and play with each other everyday

[@benjiro999]

Gurl- Ur dog gonna die it he's 12 if he's 13 he ded cuz life span

[@scoby-do-biii-d9577]

I have a street dog in my home and he is 17 year old he is still alive

[@rayoperator2699]

Seems like a good tip, our shi-tzu is depressed until she meets other dogs. She might need a friend.

[@midsummersnight3848]

@@benjiro999 What the actual fu*k is wrong with you? Seriously. Grow the hell up... if you're over the age of 6, your life is just pathetic.

[@midsummersnight3848]

I'd love an update! How are they doing now!?! ♡

[@janetbennett4278]

My Mom passed away May 24th this year. I have two Dogs and Two Cats Who are All Depressed, As well as myself. I fake being Happy Most of the Time, SO they Won't Always be SO Sad. Some days I'm just TOO Tired to pretend I'm Happy. Like Today I have 4 mopey furbabies. I'm talking to them, loving them and trying to Cheer them up.

[@LittleLulubee]

I'm sorry. I wonder if you have a friend, or even hired help, who could come over and play with the animals?

[@09.johnny96]

Really sorry to hear that. Hopefully you and your pets can get thru all this stuff It may be extremely difficult since your mother died and you’re going thru depression. but I believe you can get thru all this :)

[@T.Hxrris]

Watch the video: why we shouldn't mourn the death of a loved one. It could maybe help you out.

[@leigh9793]

do u live with ur dad or family membe

[@loading...914]

don’t worry bro youll pull through you will me in my prayers

[@RichLunaMusic]

Causes: Another animal in the family Remedies: Another animal in the family

[@louclarke1070]

Absolutely right. My dog was so depressed when his mom and siblings died. We did everything to help him recover but he don't wanna help himself.

[@mannatrayta1924]

😂 😂 👍

[@princessishee882]

i dont understand why some people get dog and cant love them

[@nolwheezy1008]

I thought I was the only one who noticed. They get the dog as a puppy, don't bother training them and then abandon the poor creatures😠😠😠

[@_itsJV]

Sometimes things just happen out of no where. But yeah there also are some that don't put much effort into maintaining them.

[@sharennaidoo6353]

So true

[@stutudi4881]

I dont unterstand this either I mean I Love dogs that i saw outside for a total of 5 seconds Tbh I think I Love all dogs I see

[@xmcddddd]

Cos im dead inside

[@moonlightjanet5884]

My dogs deppressed and its my fault for not giving her lots of attention😭 i hate myself so much i hope shell get better 🤧🤧🤧

[@DJBLOCKMINE]

I hope your dog gets better, let them know you love them. And love yourself too😊

[@moonlightjanet5884]

@@DJBLOCKMINE she's better and I give her lots of attention know thxs for this comment :)

[@johnward710]

You don’t have to hate yourself it nobody’s fault!! It just happens sometimes my dog may have had a stroke or he’s just old and I don’t like this word but I’m gonna say i think he’s dying.....

[@makeouthilI]

you fucking bitch

[@ewwww9315]

Moonlight Janet me to Im busy with school right now not enough attention to him but imma make time every day I wanna take him to the dog park and everyday we are gunna go for walks that’s a promise from me to my dog I feel so bad for him he’s so good and dosnt get enough attention :(

[@shamiily2]

Im sad because i realize now i think she(my dog)has a depression 😭😭😭

[@helenagalac683]

Sameee

[@taramcgraw8868]

I think my dog has deppresion too :( and now im sitting here writing everything that they say in the vid on a peice of paper to show to my mom so that she can figure out if my dog has depression :( AKA: sadie

[@journeythroughtherails5294]

Good

[@sarahisalgado1013]

Same

[@jeff9683]

is he ok now?

[@addictedtobroadway9350]

One of my two dogs just passed away. They were sisters and have been together all of their lives, and anytime they were apart they got huge separation anxiety. It’s been a few weeks and she seems so lost. She will walk around the house aimlessly, then just stand in front of us and give us this look. She also spends long periods of time sitting on a bench at the front window, like she’s waiting for her sister to come home. I’ve been trying to do more with her and I hope this video helps

[@Savagecabbage5158]

How has the video's instructions helped so far? I hope lots.

[@kdjdkdjdiejejehdirj]

What are you trying to do to us make us all cry cause its working 😂😂

[@LittleLulubee]

My sister's dog is depressed because she recently became disabled and can't take him on walks anymore. She's been trying to find someone to take him out, or even come over to play in the yard, but she hasn't been able to. I can't help cuz I live across the country. I feel so bad for them :(

[@janetbennett4278]

💕💜💜💕

[@Aaron-di8fm]

Where u live

[@thecurseddinkleberg4086]

I'd do it if I lived near you. Man I love hanging out with dogs.

[@gomasubba9741]

My sister's dog is also suffering from depression because my sisters cannot take her to a walk.

[@mattf7753]

Can you adopt the dog? The best thing I ever did was give my dad my dog after his baby died. I loved Bella, but I knew she would be taken better care of than I ever could with my life at that time. Bella passed away this year (at age 17, he's heartbroken.) I'm so excited to introduce my parents to their new puppy this week (from a good breeder.) I know this dog will be living a better life than most of us. Giving a dog a better home is sometimes better than holding on.

[@aladinderouiche]

Yeah my dog in these few three day suffered such a thing, so I started taking him out more than five times a day for a duration of an hour and today he is finally back the way he was before

[@kimberlybeshirs3731]

They can have anything a human has got.

[@Adam-vp4oe]

except opposable thumbs

[@emilyflores3932]

And a hate for peanut butter Jk

[@bigchibba1055]

Except balls

[@philnye3750]

No

[@elmothewise3915]

@@bigchibba1055 fucking oof

[@angelgoldie1080]

I hope this works. My doggo hasn’t been herself for days.

[@kassidyrobinson4259]

Angel Goldie did you ever take her to a vet?? something could’ve been wrong with her

[@angelgoldie1080]

Don’t worry she’s completely fine now, we did take her to the vet turned out she just needed to be spayed. She’s back to her old self now.

[@dashie4851]

We just adopted this puppy and he was so sad at first he was just laying in one corner or barking but now he got used to it and it's all good

[@dragonjboss9287]

Thanks! This was very helpful.

[@elizabethsquire616]

I'm so glad this video came up on my recommended. My dog has been acting very different after my dad's passing and I'm hoping to see these improve my dog's behaviour.

[@jeanvignes]

When I adopted my puppy I was between jobs. Five months later, when I started working from home full-time, I noticed behavioral changes in my puppy. He became more restless, nippy, bored, & frustrated. I hired a professional dog walker to take him for a one-hour walk every morning at the beginning of my work day. At first this seemed to help, but then I realized he was still frustrated once the novelty of his long morning walk turned into routine. He really loves his dog-walking buddy, but they've settled into something that just doesn't give him enough novelty or connection with dogs. Now, in addition to his supervised walks, I've started taking him to the local dog park five or six times per week for 1+ hours each visit. I let him wear himself out running & playing with the other dogs, which is his absolute favorite thing to do. I think he'd be thrilled to go to the dog park two or three times per day, but it's not practical given my work schedule. I suspect the ideal solution is to install a large fenced "free play" area in the yard, and start taking in foster pups until I can find one who really clicks with my puppy and with me. He just doesn't like being away from other dogs. With me working and "ignoring" him, it's just that much worse. Dogs are pack animals, and he needs his pack (me and dogs) around him to be truly happy.

[@rozchaeng9601]

My dog was very active and happy but because of lockdown he's in depression or maybe because I was depressed all the time. He's sleeping all day in his bed and never plays or get involved in any activity. I was really worried about him but thanks to this video. I'll follow your advice and see if that makes a difference. I hope he's gonna get better again. Thanks again.

[@dreamupsc8884]

Same here...but even vet didnt help if anyone have any suggestion please help me

[@GauravSingh-pl8rp]

I always keep her with me.. even in my office.. so i am happy.. i am safe.. but thank you so much for letting us know.. i will take care of her even more now.. 😍

[@Please...Just....Dont.]

My mom passed away about a month ago. She was really abusive and we fought all the time so it didn't affect me a lot, but my dog is so sad all the time and she hides in the bathroom. I feel so bad for not noticing her sadness earlier.

[@benschwartz6565]

One of my girlfriend's dogs shows some signs of depression and we show her the most affection. I worry that when the eldest dog passes away it will be devastating for her. 😢

[@Savagecabbage5158]

How did this go?

[@benschwartz6565]

@@Savagecabbage5158 That older dog passed away a few months after my ex dumped me (I guess shortly after I made this comment?). Judging from social media, the other two dogs seem okay, and they got a new puppy. But I unfollowed her in order to help me move on, so idk.

[@Savagecabbage5158]

@@benschwartz6565 I'm sorry, I hope your situation improves soon.

[@benschwartz6565]

@@Savagecabbage5158 Thank you. I'm fine. It's been so long since my original comment that I've already had three relationships come and go since then. I'm currently in a relationship with someone really amazing.

[@Savagecabbage5158]

@@benschwartz6565 Good! I'm glad :)

[@honeybeechanger]

Thank you

[@blair2486]

I think my poor doggie is depressed. 💔 my other pets are sick and one has passed away, so I'm depressed too. The sick animals care has taken over my life, and the dog has fallen into the background of the chaos. All I want to do is grieve for my lost pet, but I still have to care for the others and work. I just dont have the time to spend with him during these hard times but its hard for him too.

[@zacharybernhard7527]

My dog had surgery not to long ago, About a month ago to remove excees skin bumps she had, and ever since than she hasnt acted the same since and i miss my happy doge

[@luna_kev282]

Very interesting

[@happylife8749]

thank u for info sir😊😊

[@virginiatrujillo3717]

I love this video.

[@marblesisimmortal1162]

My dogs best friend passed away in 2018. She was extremely depressed, but she got a little better.She is still a little down but she's doing well now. :333

[@ipennyy2500]

I looked this up cause my dog is sad today, i was trying to get her to be friends with my friends dog but he lashed out at her and i think might have bit her and she is traumatized i hope shes not sad anymore tomorrow

[@kinglostwolf]

1:13 looks like my dog!!

[@uvasad4099]

One of my two dogs died recently, the other one is showing signs of depression and I can tell she’s sad just like my family and I. Idk what to do and it worries me a lot. I don’t want to lose her too 😭

[@DevCoffey]

Lau Va it might help to get her a new companion. I know it can be hard to get another dog after losing one, but having a new friend might pull her out of that depressive state

[@itisjustwhatever8897]

I had 2 small dogs,they r both 14 and lived all their life together,they r sleeping together,eating and other stuff together. But one of the dog died 2 days ago,they are really old,and I am afraid that the second dog will die of depression cuz she will miss her. Last 2 days I was feeding the dog with all her favourite stuff,instead of leaving her alone as always to sleep ,I am now taking her with me always to bed,trying to catch her attention during the day more than before,play with her all day. When I should do stuff for work,she always lays there not moving at all. I am afraid that if I leave she will get really sad and depression will take over. I have a cat BUT they never really liked each other... + the cat doesn't give a fuck lol.. It is sad because the dog never really liked being beside the cat,but now that her long life friend died.. she can sometime sleep beside the cat...

[@uvasad4099]

@@itisjustwhatever8897 I’m sorry for your loss. well after a year and a half, I can tell that my other dog is really okay now! She’s herself again! Guess she just needed a couple weeks to be sad just like me, I tried to feed her with her favorite food and play with her more during the day and just talk to her and make her feel that I was there with her and now she’s fine. I hope your doggo feels better soon, she just need some time :)

[@kevintewey1157]

Thank you for only taking one minute and ten seconds to not include overeating I got what I needed at least for a first opinion

[@deathwebMXXN]

My 12 year old dog is on the way to the vet to get put down right now. She was the sweetest and kindest dog-. She had a little pug brother and he will never see her again, it just it just breaks my heart.

[@lesliemelendez5507]

im talking care of this beautiful poodle its breaks my heart because she was abused so horrible...shes blind and deaf and shes very traumatized:( she flinches so much and i havent heard her bark at all! she sleeps alot and likes to cuddle:( its so sad because she’s beautiful...she’s definitely more comfortable with me than she was yesterday when i got her

[@serenityestrada2246]

I had a dog that was about 12 years old and another dog who we got from a friend. My dog, who was male and was a lot bigger, quickly became friends with him. Then the dog ran away when a gate was left open. My dog became really depressed fast he stopped eating and playing with us. After that my uncle gave us a puppy who was a girl from his neighbor. My dog then went to the garage door to see her and sniff her. It was so adorable to see him move and eat again. Sadly though my grandma left the gate and she ran away. Shortly after that my dog ran away we never saw him again. Also I should mention he ran away after the first dog ran away and he came back all bloody. Which proved he can come back but he didn't, we think he left again to look for the girl dog. Anyway this happened about a year ago or so.

[@kimberlybeshirs3731]

Dogs r smart. They know. I love my dog. She is our baby.😚😚😚😚😚😚😚😚😚😚😚😚😚😚😚😚😚😚😚😚😚😚😚😚🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶

[@elmothewise3915]

Omg shut the fuck up

[@ghostgirl1940]

@@elmothewise3915 wtf is wrong w you

[@elmothewise3915]

@@ghostgirl1940 wtf is wrong with this comment. She spammed emojis like it was gonna get her more crack

[@ghostgirl1940]

@@elmothewise3915 bro the comment is 2 yrs old do you have any idea of how people used to write then

[@SameStory_NewEnding]

I recently got my grandpa’s dog, because he passed away last week. She won’t eat, and I cannot leave her side. 💔😞 When I do she just shakes, and trembles in fear. I took a week off of work already , and I have to go back soon. She’s scared to do anything. I have been with her everyday for two years taking care of my grandpa, but she still misses him. I can’t get her to walk, or anything because I live in town, and she is used to country, and hates the noises here. Her old house was large, and her new one is small. I feel so bad for her. I hope she comes around soon. It breaks my heart.

[@FrenchCocoa369]

Maybe a doggy day care facility, a few times a week. Start out with just a few hours a week.. just for a change of pace. Maybe it could become something she looks forward to. I got my moms dog after she passed, it was a bit challenging for him to adjust to.

[@nathanielordono2906]

thankyou verry verry much dude im sad before but after im happy now because you teach me how to do with the dog its sad thankyou dude😊

[@chronm1372]

my dog just got adpoted by moving away from her mom so she cried and i kinda feel sad

[@sharplaza2551]

Same here I feel bad his name is ace

[@user-zq3nu2rr1k]

Im going to try these tips! I hope they help my sad little floof)

[@mirabelabraham2863]

I'm suffering from chronic depression and is affecting my pets I pretend to be happy for them to be happy as well, I was crying out loud one day only for me to open my door and see my dog crying right in front of my door I think I need to give them out to heal first

[@rawrisiloveuindinify]

My dog has developed anxiety and depression after I left for college and then my other dog passed away from old age during my break and then I had to leave again. I have transferred back home and just I hate seeing her be so sad, I know she is lonely and misses her brother but I can’t get another dog :( I’m taking her to dog parks I want miss seeing the happy and adorable dog I used to have.

[@noxie_nay]

Taking my dog for a walk always makes her happy

[@Savagecabbage5158]

:)

[@nikolashansen2809]

I’m so sad right now, about a year ago my dog passed away, I had two dogs one who passed and the one who I have now. I have failed to noticed any of these attributes until now and realize that he is sad and lacks affection all the time I have barely started the video but I hope it helps

[@elainasmith1024]

My dog became depression after losing his wife to a tough battle with cancer. Dogs are so human it’s scary... who could abuse something so emotional and sweet

[@haidodinho7635]

When we got 2 new kittens, my dog didn’t mope around in sadness, he peed and pooped and riped up garbage in anger and jealousy. Now they sleep together, get annoyed of one another, the cats try to play but he blows them off and snaps at them. We than got 2 puppies and he did the same thing. He is a chihuahua btw.

[@bllaboo]

My dog who is usually very energetic doesn't want to play, she is moping around, she is sleeping more, and hiding more. I have been trying to play with her and she goes on a walk every day, we give her treats and cuddle her but she still seems sad. Nothing big has happened recently, except maybe school starting soon so we go out a lot for back to school shopping and open houses, and have not been able to take her with us (we used to take her everywhere). And I'm afraid when school starts back up it will get worse seeing as we have been out of school for so long and she is used to us being home.... any tips? Edit: I want to get her a doggy pal to play with while we are gone but my parents refuse. Edit 2: me and my sister just talked to her cuddled her for an hour now she is doing better, we are going to take her on a walk to her favorite place...grandma's!

[@NoMeRcY_1128]

Awwe that is so cute yall 💖 so precious that yall care for em like yall would humans lol so cute I swear....

[@arielselenaruiz212]

My German Shepherd is depressed :( my husband has been gone over a month due to a relocation and we’ve been staying with my mom. We don’t move for another couple weeks I have never seen her so sad before. She won’t eat and doesn’t get excited for treats toys or walks like she used to 😔😔

[@screenapple1660]

My German shepherd looks so depressed with new house. She loves to play and trying to stop me from doing computer work. Computer work is my love and vibe. Poor dog.

[@glendalynnejanacek7558]

Thank you for this video I will do as you say going to take her to a vet. I don't know why but, lately she's become very depressed doesn't even want to go for a walk.😥

[@lafregaste]

We are always checking our furry members of the family, if they're eating normal, playing or demanding love (cats) or if they're growling and attacking (my dog). We know something is wrong with my dog when she doesn't growl at me, she hates me so if she doesn't she's ill. Once when my Dad went on a travel she wouldn't bark or eat. We checked her health and found out she was depressed. There's not much we can do cause she loves only 2 members in the family, so we just tried to make her more active and give her food she feels more attracted to eat

[@sheilamore3261]

And I agree with this people need to wake up you got a dog you want a dog give it a lot of love and affection Or don’t have one

[@rayoperator2699]

My dog (shi-tzu) has changed the last two weeks. When we fo for a long walk she is happy, and somewhat cautious towards other dogs but everything is fine. But she doesn’t rest on me anymore, when i lay flat, even when i call her she is unresponsive while she used to run at me like i was the best thing ever. She is almost 2 years, could it be puberty ?

[@maiseltheoneandonly4487]

[@jesusofnazareth8784]

We searched this after we saw the depressed cat video.

[@lunatuna9610]

These comments are making me so sad ! 😭☹️😢

[@user-uq8pp5re2k]

there’s a dog living nearby me, the owner isn’t in what i’d say a good position to own a dog ( dog sleeps outside in the cold in a little kennel, the owner is working 10 hours a day with no time to even look after him ) 6 month old puppy. i take him every morning for a walk and keep him for hours but mannn i can just tell he’s depressed. wish i could take him home.

[@TF_-sb4nv]

My poor dog. He gets really bad hotspots during the summer and he stops moving and just sits in his kennel all day. I try to get him to go outside so I can play with him and try to cheer him up, but he just won't move. I feel so bad. I also think my family is used to just having cats, so we have a harder time caring for a dog. I'm trying my best and I hope he gets better.

[@haydenpotter6384]

I just had to put down my Sherpador who just turned 3 because we could not afford surgery. but all dogs go to heaven so I hope he is doing ok up there.

[@benavidesjoselin5805]

We recently lost one of our dogs. They were sisters Roxxy and Lola. Roxxy passed away and Lola is depressed. She doesn’t want to eat and we are heartbroken. What else can we do to help her feel better?

[@yareyaredaz3522]

I got a puppy yesterday. He is 2-3 months old. He was a stray along with his 4 siblings. He is really affectionate but also sleeps a lot and doesnt eat unless it's from my hand. I hope he adjust quickly because im a bit worried

[@kirkdahan4850]

I thought my dog ​​was sick because he didn't eat anymore and always sleeping but deep inside he was depressed because his best friend died and now he's alone at home. :(

[@katherine390]

When ever I leave, my dog doesn’t do anything. He won’t eat or do anything he just sits at my window waiting for me to come home. He won’t let anyone take him outside unless it is me or my sister. My parents blame this behavior on me for not being home enough to take care of him when In reality they also have to make an attempt to get him to be attached to not just me. I show my dogs love and care which is something they do not and they don’t understand why my dogs get depressed when I’m not home.

[@mira0923]

I left my dog at my parents house for two days because i went on a vacation, he's very clingy and affectionate, i thought he'll be excited when i came to get him back but he just whined and whined while i hug him, now he's not being himself for a couple of days :(

[@monpederson]

My Pomeranian has some depression since I left his “dad”. He also has separation anxiety. But he is getting better, more playful with me and seeking out cuddles again. It’s hard because he always has disliked other dogs. I adopted him and see his previous parents never taught him how to play. He’s 6 years old and toys are a waste of money. He plays with me but not with a toy on his own. He refuses kongs no matter what I put in them. So I suspect it’s as much boredom as depression. Your thoughts?

[@jazlynortiz4169]

Thank you very much that actually works he is always happy now

[@sergeantsilly5239]

After we took away our dogs favorite toy, because it made too much noise and we gave her another one, she stopped playing and would eat much less than before. We took her to the vet and checked what was wrong with her. The doc said she´s perfectly fine. He later asked If she had suffered a loss in the previous few days......Yuki was sick.....she suffered a broken heart........She´s eating again and seems to accept her new toy. I think she has forgiven.....but she won´t forget.....

[@peaceindarkness.darknessis3494]

I'm trying so hard to save mine. My patience is beyond wearing thin at this point though...it seems she is hypersensitive to how serious my bipolar is. Even when we play it like she can feel what I really feel not what I'm showing. I don't know what else to do.. Misty is my whole world right now, she brought so much balance to me at first I don't want her to suffer because I am and that kinda how it seems

[@Cheiko18]

I think you need to understand how it is for those who are being provided for by mentally unstable people. It traumatises you. My parents were also "trying hard" but they didn't care about themselves enough so they could never stabalize themselves to be there for anyone let alone a child. If your dog is hypersensitive you're probably the one teachin it to be. Go gluten free, take care of the gut as the stomach is the second brain and you'll see that sense of self value and desire to improve change the sir around you. Also remember...you're not the center of the dog's universe. You're it's packleader who is currently failing at the job

[@gfyruby]

my dog is a mastiff and I want to take him on walks but I can’t bc my mom will not let me bc she says that he is to big and heavy but she never ever offers to take him on walks. He does socialize and play with other dogs sometimes but I feel so bad bc I want to help him but I can’t because my mom will not let me what should I do?

[@Soyaaii]

My dog lost his big brother, his behaviour changed. Doesn't eat or drink lay down on his bed, I was worried so I get him checked, nothing. He look so sad yet so thin.😭 I knew he was sad. They loved each other they played together when he was just a puppy. Took Atleast 1 month for him to be better... just thinking about it make me emotional and hurt just to see him depressed🥺

[@caitlinhay8944]

My uncle said he wouldn’t of been able to get through quarantine without his dog He said “Even if they don’t respond it’s just good to know they are there too.”

[@Savagecabbage5158]

I agree. How has your Dad's dog been doing?

[@sterlingarcher4420]

I think my dog is depressed because i played with him top much as a puppy and now that hes fully grown i dont have the energy to play with him as much as i used to.. i take him to the park everyday and play with him several times throughout the day. But it doesnt seem to be enough he acts really bored and sad when were not playing.. am i worrying too much?

[@zander4529]

i have two dogs named Bowser and Thor. they are both english bulldogs and they have a lot of problems. not to mention they STINK. my parents make them outside dogs and i feel so bad but i can’t really do anything about it. we live in the middle of nowhere, and i’m not allowed to leave our property so i can’t take them for walks. my parents don’t give them much attention and neither do i because of how tired and busy with school i am. sometimes i just don’t think about them, but i really do care. what should i do?

[@ccliving1005]

My puppy went to daycare and came back sooooooo depressed after playing with her friends😭 she has barely eaten and has been sighing with the saddest puppy eyes😭😭 I'm so sad cause she's usually soooo cheerful and playful. Now its like she doesn't want to be here anymore😭😭😭😭

[@teamshieka888]

I feel my 4months pitbull his in depression .. his always looking unhappy So I feel depressed also and make me feel sad 😢 everyday.. I do all the best for him .. but still his look unhappy.. I don’t know what to do I feel headache when I always saw him sad.. and then when his sleeping it’s noisy it’s like he feel something pain .. I bring it in vit? Every week and really it’s make me cost much money .. and I cannot afford all the expenses.. but really I feel so sad and depressed also ...

[@sharksquad6812]

One of my other dogs died last night and I feel like my other dog is depressed, I don’t know what to do

[@Persie123]

I really dont know my dog looks so sad and keeps like “digging”on my bed and gets scared when I touch her and she is an outside dog so I don’t know😞

[@imymar]

I need help! I have my aunts two dogs since she passed away a few months ago. Her oldest one which is a Maltese shi tzu named Charli is 10/11 years old and extremely energetic and very bossy, she loves me and is always happy. But then there’s Jack, he’s a Maltese and is 9/10 years old. He seemed okay the few weeks had him but I saw a drop in his mood, I assumed it was because he was in a new environment and was outside (they were inside dogs before). I’d let him inside every now and again to make him a little happy but it died down when he’d go outside again. He would always overeat he has become quite big and he slept constantly. Recently he refuses to sleep in his old bed or the new one we have, but instead when my border collie x kelpe leaves her kennel he goes in there, hers is a lot bigger than his because she is a bigger dog but it’s coming to the point I have to wake up every few hours so I can put him back in his kennel or bed, he legit goes to the backyard and sits shaking in the rain. These two dogs faced some abuse, because of this jacks foot is facing the wrong way and whenever I try to pick charli up she kind of sits and scrunches down. (My aunt didn’t abuse them) I would love to keep him inside but he isn’t toilet trained and I tried to but it never works, also don’t want to have a house smelling of dog and for them to ruin the furniture. I’m their last hope, everyone else says to put them down but I could never do that.

[@Schaemia]

Maybe you should get him a doggy diaper, and maybe take some of your aunt's things to your house so he can smell her. I wish you all the best.

[@stephanierojas8927]

Yesterday left my puppy with my aunt that has 4 German Sheperd. And when I went to get him we arrived home and he got really sad he did not want to play with me.. I gave him food and lots of love and he is doing OK.. It makes me sad he was playing with other dogs and maybe he felt lonely I am thinking getting another dog so he won't feel lonely

[@p1ekna.]

My dogs haven’t eaten & both have tummy issues since their dad left. It’s making me feel worse than I already do. Idk how to get them out of this funk.

[@d.dot.1539]

had 2 dogs. they slept in the shed (we made a proper house type thing). one was hit by a car and killed today (shi tzu) so we brought the other one inside the house (a terrier). just wanted to know if i should keep her inside or not. i don’t know if she’s depressed or not as the shi tzu was hit a few hours ago. she seems to cuddle into me much more than she used to when i brought her inside. we’re planning on keeping her in the house for now.

[@jessicalychee8376]

I’m so sorry. That’s traumatizing

[@sanjana8587]

I'm sorry hope you're doing well

[@macie_unkown7066]

i adopted a dog which is 1 year old. she is not that active and she just lays down everytime i tried to get her to walk but i guess she miss her past owner. she doesnt play or come when i call her.

[@liagallery]

my one dog died and now i think my other dog is depressed, she couldn't eat and i can see that she is crying, so am i too, i cant still move on to my dog's death that happened just yesterday (jan. 4) and it hurts me more seeing my other dog in pain :((

[@user-pn9zm8nn2e]

My dog has recently become lazy, he doesn't eat that much anymore, and whenever i let him outside to potty, he won't come to the door when he's done anymore, I've caught him sitting down against the wall just staring at nothing, I'm really worried about him.

[@jonathonleger1231]

My Bully sleeps a lot, whines a lot, huffs n puffs a lot. Hates walks, hates outside, hates movement unless its to eat or jump on the couch. Hes not allowed on the couch anymore.... Did i mention hes a bulldog? The only time hes energised is bath time, or should i say avoiding bath time. So how do you tell if your Bully's depressed?

[@naomifoord31]

I think my dog is depressed but, I'm not sure. He usually loves other dogs when he's out but, he's been scared of them and if he hears one he won't go get his ball. I don't know how to help him.

[@BVBsoldier01]

Yall I really dont know what do do. I have a dog and I used to walk her when she was little, but one day another dog attacked me when I was walking home and after that my dad hated the dog and never let me walk her again. After that it was pretty much only me and my mom taking care of her, now I'm in college and I thought my mom would care for my dog, but we got a cat recently and my mom slowly stopped giving my dog the love that she needs. Now everytime I come back home my dog just looks more and more depressed because she's not getting any stimulation all day (from what I've seen everytime I go back home). I just dont know what to do because I can only go back home like twice a semester but I feel like she's just not happy and it breaks my heart.

[@christinamullenax6390]

My pitbulls best friend a german sheperd mixed with a rotwieler is what he was my dog luna loved him but he recently got a lung infection and will be in the hospital for some time until he can come back i cant wait to see lunas exitment when he appers through the door all the sudden

[@acosto6280]

My dog isn’t eating her meals anymore,I bought her favorite food but she lost appetite.. she also loved playing with me,running around house and now.. she is sleeping whole day when i try to play with her she gets aggressive idk what to do anymore i am so worried 😔

[@leszz]

Idk if my dog is depressed or just sad about the fact we brought a puppy in. He’s eating and all but once we’re back inside he stays under the bed. I thought he would love having a buddy since he really loves being with other dogs but he gets grumpy and sad. I don’t want to give the puppy away or my dog to be sad. He’s been the only dog for a while but he did use to have a buddy since I took care of a dog from someone who went to the military and he loved him. I’ve had a other puppy before but we gave him back to my aunt and my dog also didn’t like him. It’s like he’s against puppies idk what to do

[@rickyvera5034]

I used to live with my dad who had 2 Rottweilers who my bulldog loved to play with, one day one of the Rottweilers flipped out and started to bite her really hard for that reason I had to move out. Since then my bulldog has been very depressed. I also had to get a 2nd shift Job. Anyone have any tips? I take her for walks but she doesn’t like walking much. She still plays but not for as long as she used too.

[@avrilsiufi2024]

One of my dogs died recently and he was the brother of my other dog who is still alive. She was there when he died and we were just arriving on our vacation. She seems look very sad but I don’t know. I mean she still plays a bit but then she lies down in our old dogs bed and has a sad look on her face.

[@keziahsalde9488]

Well i guess I have work to do tomorrow.

[@jarijansen6922]

My dog is depressed i think but when it is around 11 pm he is so happy and so playfull so idk what to do

[@iliana2812]

aww😪 my uncles dog had cancer and passed away, then his other dog got depressed and sick so she also passed away, their little son (my cousin) tells me his dogs are at the doctors cause they’re not feeling well. so now they don’t have any pets they only have 2 kids

[@ashen5646]

I think my puppy has depression because I have another dog that recently ran away and currently looking for her and he refuses to eat and always sleep and hides in dark places

[@aye3678]

I don't have a dog but this was helpful nonetheless.

[@ThePhantomLord]

My dog and uncle are very united and they are like father and child, but my uncle is leaving the country maybe for ever and I'm very worried about how will my dog handle it. What can I do to prepare him for the leaving of my uncle? He is very old and I don't want him to die of depression or something :(

[@rosabellatan9032]

My dog is very very old . He not active like others, he sleeps every day.. Did he depressed ?

[@SR-pc4xk]

what do I do If my dog does not want to go on a walk or play or do training?