How can I tell if my dog is depressed? What are the common signs?

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How do you know if your dog is depressed? Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | 3 months and 23 days old | 9 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Puppies at this age typically are too young to experience this type of emotion. Depression also isn't common in adult dogs either. However generally speaking they would exhibit similar signs seen in people: loss of weight, decreased appetite, and moping behavior.

How can I tell if my dog is depressed? What are the common signs?

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