How do I know if my dog or cat is depressed? What are the signs?

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what is the difference between depression and symptoms. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 7 years and 1 month old

David Darvishian · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! In veterinary medicine, we use the term that a pet is depressed when they are acting lethargic or quiet (not active). Sometimes it has to do with their level of mentation also. So the signs are usually that they are not as active as normal, laying around a lot, not playing, not grooming themselves, isolating themselves, and in general, just not acting normally (more quiet than normal). I hope this helps.

How do I know if my dog or cat is depressed? What are the signs?

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