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Why is my dog whining constantly? Is it the cold or another reason?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female

My dog keeps whining and I don’t know why, could it be because of the cold weather or is it another reason?

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on March 3rd, 2018

It could be the cold, or it could be any other number of things, like stress, pain, discomfort, wanting a toy that is out of reach, itch, anxiety, etc. If there are other symptoms, I would have Bella checked out by a vet. You may try to watch her closely to see if there is any consistency in the timing or activities around the whining. You could also try calming supplements like Adaptil ( http://m.pet-supplies.drsfostersmith.com/search?view=grid&w=adaptil&visitorID=&cartcount=0&wishcount=0&division= ) or Zylkene to see if that could help.

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