Is Your Dog Feeling Down? What To Do When Your Dog Gets the Blues

Is your pooch acting different lately? Does he seem sad or uninterested in the things he used to enjoy? If you're noticing some behavioral changes in your dog and they seem to be lasting more than a few days, its possible your pooch might have case of doggie depression.

Dogs live by tradition. They are happiest when everything is predictable and fairly the same, outside of a car ride, dog park visit or an extended neighborhood walk.

But then there are changes. And change stresses dogs. Perhaps you’ve just moved, or brought home a new baby. Your job has switched and your hours are different. Out of the blue, your usually energetic four legged pal becomes suddenly withdrawn and listless. Could your dog be depressed? Yes, say experts. And, depression in dogs isn’t so different from depression in people.

To learn more about identifying depression in dogs and how to treat it, head over to the next page.