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Why is my male dog crying for other dogs and refusing to eat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labradoodle | Male | 3 years and 2 months old | 40 lbs

Hi sir I have laborador dog 4years age male it is always crying for another dog not taking food any remedies plz

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 4th, 2019

He is crying because he wants to breed with female dogs. This is a normal behavior/instinct. Some dogs are more anxious about it than others and will not eat well. I suggest you have him neutered if you do not like this behavior. That is the only "remedy".

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