Why is my dog suddenly sad, on beds, and growling when removed?

Poor Bella Boo! She definitely could be depressed due to the change in the household. Dogs also can feel our stress. You can try to put a calming collar on her like adaptil. If this isn’t working or if she gets worse, I would have your vet look at her to be safe. Your vet will be able to ensure nothing else is wrong like pain or an infection somewhere. If everything checks out normal, your vet can prescribe her an anti-anxiety to help her adjust. I hope this helps!

It’s hard to say why she would do this, but wouldn’t it be great if Kiss could just talk?!?! Obviously watch Kiss for any signs of illness or pain: limping, reluctant to walk or play, acting lethargic or any other signs of illness. If she seems abnormal, then I recommend to have her seen by her veterinarian. Behavior wise, Kiss may think the bed is her den and every time she cries and you lift her on the bed, you reward the behavior. Pets learn by positive and negative reinforcements. Every time she has a positive reinforcement, she will continue to exhibit the behavior. It’s hard to say why she would start this behavior. Watch her off the bed and see if there’s anything on the floor or in the house that seems to make her scared. Slippery floors are a very common stresser for pets so be mindful of that. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

It is not uncommon for dogs to develop such jealous type behaviors and it is important to recognize the potential dangers in such a situation. A calming diet or supplement can help and i recommend you create a separate area, indoor crate or kennel that she can use with chew toys, beds and food /water. Practice when you are home alone initially and then put her in before people call if possible. If she is calm enough, get the other person to feed and walk her also so she has a more positive association

Sudden behavior changes can sometimes indicate illness or pain, so if this change happened abruptly, I would first schedule a vet visit to rule out any health issues that could be causing it. If Daisy checks out healthy, it may be that she is experiencing some separation anxiety of sorts. Perhaps she's bonded with you because you take care of her, or she was fearful of something and trusts you. Having your grandma care for her more if possible, such as brushing her, offering treats, etc may help them to bond again. Checking out the articles below may also help give you some ideas for combating separating anxiety. https://www.petcoach.co/article/separation-anxiety/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/treatment-options-for-separation-anxiety-in-dogs/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/top-5-ways-to-reduce-separation-anxiety-in-dogs/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/6-common-signs-of-separation-anxiety-in-dogs/ As for the growling at your family, if Daisy seems uncomfortable around them, having them give her space, and then just tossing a treat when they walk past may help her get more used to them and relax a bit better. If the growling continues or she tries to bite, seeking out a trainer or veterinary behaviorist in person is best to address the issue.

Any continued abnormal symptoms (longer than 24 hours) warrants a vet exam. I cannot tell you what is wrong with him just by your description as those symptoms are very vague. I suggest you get him examined by your vet to see if there is an underlying medical issue. If there is no underlying medical problem found then you can speak to your vet about possibly trying some anti-anxiety medications as the behavior he is exhibiting is not normal. If you can, video him doing this so you can show the vet.

Poor girl. I am not sure if this strictly behavioral due to old age and a bit of senility or if she has an underlying issue. It would be worth while getting her examined by your vet to have a health profile done via bloodwork to ensure everything is normal, especially since this behavior is happening in consecutive days. If she is having senility issues, then that can be addressed with medication (i.e. Reconcile) or with a prescription diet (ie Hill’s B/D). Another possible cause for sudden whimpering in older pets is arthritis. This can be helped with joint supplements (ie Dasuquin, Cosequin, Rejuvenate) in mild cases or prescription pain control medication (ie Rimadyl, Galliprant) through your vet in more moderate to severe cases. I hope that things are well for your pet Mimi moving forward! Take care.

There is no way to know exactly why Mya is exhibiting this new behavior. It could be as simple as she is just too hot in the bed, or feels nervous about jumping up or down, etc. As long as she seems completely normal otherwise, and has no vomiting, diarrhea, or other medical issues going on, I would try not to worry too much about it. Hope that helps!