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My Mini Pin is suddenly needy, always wanting to be held. Why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Female | spayed | 6 years and 1 month old | 7 lbs

my mini pin has been really needy meaning wanting to be held all the time lately is this ok

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 28th, 2019

This could just be normal anxiety-induced behavior if you have been more stressed than usual or very busy and away from home. But, if nothing in your routine has changed and Ziva is still acting this way, I would be concerned that something may be going on. If the behavior continues for several days and/or Ziva stops wanting to eat or play, then you may want to have her checked out. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

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