Have a Broken Heart? These Surprising Signs May Mean Your Dog is Broken Hearted Too!

by becky on in Interesting Facts 21
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Here are some signs that your dog has a broken heart, is feeling your own pain, during a time of grief and stress. Dogs are generally very empathetic toward their owners!

Clinging to you.  After her divorce Melissa Gaskill’s pit bull mutt, Max, didn’t like to be left alone. When she came home, he stuck to her like glue and seemed to beg, “Please, don’t go away again!” Because he’d lost his sense of safety, she spent extra time with him. She played with him and kept him with her while she worked in her home office.

Loss of appetite. Your chowhound may express his upset at your split by sniffing his kibble and walking away. According to Kingston, Washington veterinarian Rachel Strohlmeyer, if your dog eats “the good stuff,” but rejects his usual fare, you’ll know that his disinterest in food is emotional, not physical. But, she warns, “You don’t want your dog to get too thin.” If the fast continues, see a vet.

Destructive behavior. In a time of loss and change, a dog can bark more or become aggressive toward other dogs. He may chew furniture, claw doors, or lick himself raw. Determine if a specific stress prompts the bad behavior, and avoid it if you can. For example, if your dog decimates your slippers when you leave home, consider crate training.

Read more, including displays of fear and moping in your pooch, over on The Dogington Post.

We hate to think that our loneliness and despair can affect the animals we love but facts are facts. So, next time you are feel low from a broken romance or any other life changing event, stoop down and give your pooch a little pat on the head.

They only want to help and commiserate with their pet parent.

 



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  5. Jami Layne

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    My pug would put his back against mine when I was upset…the harder I cried, the harder he pushed. It was almost like he was absorbing the pain from me. He is 17 now…and still the most amazing little guy I have ever known. I love you, Monte.

  11. Saili Tauanuu

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    What a beautiful story, it brings tears to my eyes cause I have 3 poodles and I will be heartbroken if something like this will happen to them. Thankyou for sharing your story and yes dogs are lovable and protective and loyal to their humans.

  12. Amy Armentrout Hartung

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    I had a breakdown last week and was sobbing. Hubs sitting next to me…our Pug jumped onto his lap. Looking frantically back and forth from me to him. Concern all over her face. She just laid down and put her chin on my leg. She didn’t know what to do.

  15. Jacqui Walker

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    This evening I did an unforgivable thing. I slapped my little boys bum so hard. I was in tears and so was he. I feel so awful. He was a little rescue I’m certain I have done him great harm. He’s been so quiet all evening, unlike him. He is such a greedy little guy, pushes the two girls off their food plates and guzzles it so quickly. I can’t justify why I did what I did. I am so very sorry. I hope he will forgive me. So yes, my doggies do have emotions, as do all animals.

  16. Jacqui Walker

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    Thank you Beverly. He is cuddled up next to me so I hope he has softened up a bit. I never strike my dogs, this evening was a mistake on both our parts. He started a little fight and it was unnecessary.

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