Newsweek reached out to two veterinarians to find out the signs, causes and treatments.
Many owners rely on dogs for emotional support, so it may be hard to believe that their bundles of joy can feel down too.spoke to two animal experts to find out what signs indicate depression in dogs and what owners can do to help them feel better again.:"Depression can follow on from the loss of a dog's owner, or an animal they are bonded to, being subjected to verbal or physical abuse, and a change in environment or circumstance, amongst many other situations.
She added:"With grief, dogs who are particularly bonded to another animal, especially a dog, may need a 'friend' for company—whether this be inviting a friend/family member with a dog round, 'borrowing' a dog from a family or friend member for a length of time, fostering a dog looking for a new home, or adopting/buying another dog. It must be taken into consideration whether the owner is ready for a new dog or animal and where they are in the grieving process too.
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