Why is my dog suddenly growling at other dogs? Is it serious?

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My 2.5 year old Shih tzu mix has suddenly started growling at other dogs. Should I be concerned? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | 2 years and 7 months old | 9.5 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there! To know if you should be concerned or not, it would help to have more information about the situations where this tends to happen. Growling is a form of communication between dogs, so there are times when it can be completely appropriate and not a concern at all. In other situations, it can indicate a problem that needs to be addressed. Feel free to post again with more details about what causes Gracie to growl when she's around other dogs, and we will be happy to try and help.

Why is my dog suddenly growling at other dogs? Is it serious?

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