Many times, pets may show signs of being low spirits or sad. Although this behavior is normal in all animals, the problem is knowing how to detect when it is a possible disease, since many symptoms of sadness are usually associated with the presence of parasites or other discomforts.
That your pet walks dragging its legs, that it hides under armchairs or tables, or that it presents urinary and/or fecal incontinence while sleeping can be some signs of a depressive condition or sadness. But some of these symptoms are also usually linked to some disease, so it is advisable to consult a veterinarian if this occurs.
According to the Official College of Veterinarians of Madrid (COLVEMA), there are several signs to take into account to detect diseases in a dog, and they are usually present in the most common pathologies suffered by dogs. Some of them are:
The Nacho Menes Veterinary Hospital in Gijón published a brief list of some signs that dogs can present when they are low in spirit or sad:
