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Why is my dog suddenly hiding and burying food? Is she sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Husky | Female | spayed | 7 years and 5 months old | 72 lbs

Lately Lalya has been sleeping in between a small crevice between my wall and bed and also in the closet. She usually sleeps on her bed beside my side of the bed or in the bathroom since it is much cooler in there. She also has been air burying her food as well. She is still eating and drinking perfectly fine, but is this any cause for concern? Whenever we take her out she hops around like a puppy and wags her tail.

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Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 5th, 2017

While these changes in behavior pattern are curious, I don't see a need to be overly concerned if everything else is normal. However, it is true that these small changes may be an early sign that something is wrong. Pay attention to how much she eats and drink. If it seems more or less, then this can indicate a problem. Also run your hands over her entire body and feel for anything out of the ordinary. Also, I am seeing that Lalya is 72lbs. This is rather heavy for a husky. Make sure that she is not getting too chunky or this can cause problems like diabetes in her old age. They can easily get fat without you noticing, because of all that fur. I've added a link below that can help you assess her body condition. You want Lalya to be at a 3. http://petobesityprevention.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/DogBCS_APOP.pdf I hope this is helpful.

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    Answered By Susan England-Foster

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    I would recommend taking lalya to a vet for a good exam. She is now an older dog and sometimes mild changes in behavior can be a result of underlying disease. A vet visit with some basic bloodwork would make sure nothing is going on inside of her which might be causing this behavior. It could also just be behavioral changes that she is more anxious or nervous so tight spaces make her more comfortable. You could try an adaptil collar. this is a dog pheromone that helps calms down dogs.

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