Why is my dog depressed, eating strangely? Should I see a vet?

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I think that my dog is coming down with depression. I have tried to play his favorite games with him, take him on walks, I do to really know what to do. Sometimes he eats excessively and sometimes he hardly eat at all. What should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 50 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I would have Loki seen by a vet this week. While it can be that situations can cause a dog to seem to be depressed, such as the loss of a companion animal in the home, they don't actually get depressed in the way humans do. Typically this lethargy can be a sign of a medical illness, which would also cause him to not eat. The best thing for him is to have him seen by a vet for a health check in the next day or two. Good luck, I hope this helps!

Why is my dog depressed, eating strangely? Should I see a vet?

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