Dogs:
Panting:
Dogs usually pant because dogs sweat through the pads on their feet so most of their body heat is expelled through their mouth when they pant. It's what they do when their body temperature starts to rise. Dogs also pant to deal with pain.
Dog Barking:
In nature, dogs bark to raise an alarm at the first signs of possible danger or to show of a new arrival to the pack. Barking is an important part to the canine communication.
Dog Chewing:
Just as a child growing, your dog will want to chew on toys and other objects to relieve the pain of a new set of teeth coming in. If your dog is full grown, you may also come home to find your couch cushions or favorite pair of shoes ripped to shreds, but it is not because they enjoy the taste. Your dog could be feeling signs of separation anxiety or anxiety in general.
Digging:
Digging is an instinctual activity, which is deep inside a dog's DNA. It is especially strong in terrier breeds. Dogs in natural packs will dig to hide food or to uncover food such as small rodents. A den dug in the cool earth can also provide shelter from the heat.
Dog Biting:
A dog will bite a person as a way of communicating their feelings at a certain time. The dog could be reacting in aggression, fear or nervousness.
Separation Anxiety:
Dogs live and travel in packs, so it's natural for them to feel anxious when they are separated from their pack-mates. Try taking your dog on a nice, long walk before leaving it alone in the house. Leaving the dog in resting mode can calm it's anxiety.
Happy:
When a dog is happy, his whole body looks soft, and when a happy dog wags his tail, the tail wags his whole body. He has relaxed ears, a soft pant, eyes are soft. Everything about him says, "I’m cool. I’m good. Everything is fine"
Sad:
When some dogs are extremely sad, they lose interest in food and often lose weight. Alternatively, there are dogs that seem to use food as a kind of comfort when they are depressed and want to eat more, leading to weight gain.
Dogs sleep a lot. That’s old news. But typically this happens when their owners are gone. If you leave your dog for a long time (say, for work or school) and the dog continues to sleep after you get home, barely reacting to you coming home, something is probably wrong.
If your dog suddenly loses interest in playing, going for walks, and other things that would normally excite it, take note. Dogs who become less active, slow down, or seem to lose purpose may be suffering from dog depression.
10 signs that your dog might be sick:
Panting:
Dogs usually pant because dogs sweat through the pads on their feet so most of their body heat is expelled through their mouth when they pant. It's what they do when their body temperature starts to rise. Dogs also pant to deal with pain.
Dog Barking:
In nature, dogs bark to raise an alarm at the first signs of possible danger or to show of a new arrival to the pack. Barking is an important part to the canine communication.
Dog Chewing:
Just as a child growing, your dog will want to chew on toys and other objects to relieve the pain of a new set of teeth coming in. If your dog is full grown, you may also come home to find your couch cushions or favorite pair of shoes ripped to shreds, but it is not because they enjoy the taste. Your dog could be feeling signs of separation anxiety or anxiety in general.
Digging:
Digging is an instinctual activity, which is deep inside a dog's DNA. It is especially strong in terrier breeds. Dogs in natural packs will dig to hide food or to uncover food such as small rodents. A den dug in the cool earth can also provide shelter from the heat.
Dog Biting:
A dog will bite a person as a way of communicating their feelings at a certain time. The dog could be reacting in aggression, fear or nervousness.
Separation Anxiety:
Dogs live and travel in packs, so it's natural for them to feel anxious when they are separated from their pack-mates. Try taking your dog on a nice, long walk before leaving it alone in the house. Leaving the dog in resting mode can calm it's anxiety.
Happy:
When a dog is happy, his whole body looks soft, and when a happy dog wags his tail, the tail wags his whole body. He has relaxed ears, a soft pant, eyes are soft. Everything about him says, "I’m cool. I’m good. Everything is fine"
Sad:
When some dogs are extremely sad, they lose interest in food and often lose weight. Alternatively, there are dogs that seem to use food as a kind of comfort when they are depressed and want to eat more, leading to weight gain.
Dogs sleep a lot. That’s old news. But typically this happens when their owners are gone. If you leave your dog for a long time (say, for work or school) and the dog continues to sleep after you get home, barely reacting to you coming home, something is probably wrong.
If your dog suddenly loses interest in playing, going for walks, and other things that would normally excite it, take note. Dogs who become less active, slow down, or seem to lose purpose may be suffering from dog depression.
10 signs that your dog might be sick:
- Bad breath or drooling
- Excessive drinking or urination
- Appetite change associated with weight loss or gain
- Change in activity level (e.g., lack of interest in doing things they once did)
- Stiffness or difficulty in rising or climbing stairs
- Sleeping more than normal, or other behavior or attitude changes
- Coughing, sneezing, excessive panting, or harsh breathing
- Dry or itchy skin, sores, lumps, or shaking of the head
- Frequent digestive upsets
- Dry, red, or cloudy eyes