A stressed dog will usually show his state of mind through a variety of behaviors. Therefore, it is often possible to read the dog's feelings through body language or through certain actions. Especially when unfamiliar situations or changes occur in the dog's life, stress is a completely natural reaction that should be taken seriously.
Dog stressed? Recognize signs
If a dog is stressed, the signs are often very visible. This includes, for example, an increased need to move, i.e. running around, often coupled with increased barking. Increased panting or whining can also be a sign of stress. A stressed dog will also pin its ears more often, i.e. put them in a flat position. This type of behavior is a good indicator of stress, especially in breeds with protruding or mobile ears.
In addition to the physical signs of stress, a stressed dog can also display unusual behavior. This includes, for example, an increased urge to destroy with increased chewing or tearing at objects - especially when no one is around. Eating and digesting can also show whether a dog is stressed. A sign of stress in dogs is a sudden loss of appetite. Every time the dog refuses to eat for a longer period of time (more than a day), you should pay close attention to your four-legged friend. Problems with processing food are, as with many people, also a classic sign of a stressed dog. Vomiting, diarrhea and constipation are symptoms of stress, but, like refusing to eat, can indicate other illnesses. You should therefore be particularly careful here too. If the dog is exposed to a stressful situation for a longer period of time, such as moving house or the arrival of a new family member or pet, hair loss can also be a symptom of stress.
Dog is stressed? How you can help
Is your dog stressed? Fortunately, there are various ways you can help your pet in this tricky situation. Often, a little distraction can help to reduce stress in the short term, for example by taking a walk outside or playing a game. Relaxing sounds, such as gentle music, or challenging toys can also help to calm or distract a stressed dog. If you have a stressful event coming up, such as a visit to the vet, a short walk can help to relax your pet for the actual appointment. Perhaps your stressed dog would also enjoy some fresh tea for dogs from time to time? Chamomile tea can have a calming effect on digestion and can help before or during a stressful situation.
Often a stressed dog just needs a feeling of security. Every dog should have its own retreat area anyway - if this is not enough in stressful situations, it is best to have a familiar person stay nearby. This provides additional security and gives the dog a person to turn to and who can take care of things in case of doubt.
If your dog reacts to stress with digestive problems, it can help to feed him easily digestible BARF meat . Turkey, veal and horse meat for dogs as well as green tripe from the beef category for dogs are among the easily digestible foods. You can of course buy these items and many other types of food in our BARF shop .
