Is My Dog Depressed Quiz

The greeting is consistently much more muted, even when my dog appears physically able to respond.

My dog shows almost no response to greetings or rewards that previously prompted clear excitement.

The response is sometimes subdued, but familiar interest returns shortly afterward.

The greeting remains within my dog's normal range.

There has been one minor timing or location change, with otherwise normal output.

My dog is repeatedly straining, having accidents, or showing a sustained change in frequency or stool.

My dog's usual toileting pattern and output remain stable.

My dog cannot urinate or pass stool, has blood in urine or stool with illness signs, or becomes weak while trying.

There was a minor, known dietary indiscretion, and my dog has shown one mild temporary change.

There may have been an exposure, or new symptoms appeared after eating or contacting something unusual.

No suspected exposure or acute event has occurred, and normal function continues.

Known or suspected toxin ingestion, heat illness, serious injury, choking, or another potentially life-threatening event has occurred.

My dog has shown sudden disorientation, uncontrollable panic, self-injury, or dangerous uncharacteristic aggression.

Calm behavior and settling remain typical.

There is occasional clinginess, pacing, or vocalizing that settles with ordinary support.

Pacing, panting, vocalizing, or inability to settle is persistent and interferes with rest.

Movement appears typical for my dog's age and known conditions.

There is occasional stiffness or hesitation that eases after a short time.

My dog repeatedly avoids movement, limps, or reacts as though movement hurts.

My dog cannot stand, suddenly loses limb function, or shows severe pain even once.

There has been rapid or marked weight or body-condition change, especially with weakness or loss of appetite.

Body condition appears stable for my dog.

There may be a small change, but normal eating and activity mostly continue.

A clear ongoing gain or loss is visible in my dog's shape, fit of equipment, or veterinary measurements.

Breathing and awareness appear typical at rest.

A brief mild cough, tremble, or unusual spell occurred without ongoing distress.

Coughing, trembling, imbalance, or altered awareness has occurred repeatedly.

Labored breathing, blue or very pale gums, collapse, or a seizure has occurred even once.

One mild episode of vomiting or loose stool occurred, followed by otherwise normal behavior.

Vomiting or diarrhea has repeated, or appetite and energy are also reduced.

Digestion and stool remain typical for my dog.

There is repeated unproductive retching, a swollen abdomen, blood with weakness, collapse, or inability to keep water down.

Exploration, sniffing, and attention to the surroundings remain typical.

My dog has stopped exploring and appears persistently shut down or unwilling to move despite no obvious external threat.

My dog explores less on some outings but has engaged periods too.

Reduced exploration occurs on most outings and is a clear change from normal.

My dog sometimes chooses extra time alone but still responds warmly when approached.

My dog regularly withdraws or avoids contact that was previously welcome.

My dog's usual balance of social contact and alone time has stayed consistent.

My dog has suddenly begun hiding, remaining unresponsive, or strongly resisting familiar contact.

Grooming habits and coat condition remain typical.

There is occasional reduced grooming or extra licking, without skin damage.

My dog repeatedly neglects normal grooming or persistently licks one area.

Licking, chewing, or scratching has caused injury, bleeding, open skin, or obvious severe distress.

My dog occasionally takes a little longer to re-engage than before.

Recovery remains typical for my dog's temperament.

My dog often stays disengaged for a substantial part of the day.

My dog remains profoundly withdrawn across activities or cannot be encouraged to re-engage.

Food or water intake has varied slightly at one or two routine opportunities.

Eating and drinking remain typical for my dog.

Appetite has been clearly reduced across multiple meals or several days.

My dog is refusing water, cannot keep water down, or has abruptly stopped eating alongside weakness or other illness signs.

Sleep timing has shifted a little, but normal alert periods still occur.

My dog is extremely difficult to rouse, cannot settle at all, or has had an abrupt, profound change in alertness.

Sleep and waking remain consistent with my dog's age and usual routine.

My dog sleeps much more than usual or is repeatedly restless at night, with daytime functioning affected.

Enthusiasm and participation remain typical for my dog.

Interest is occasionally slower to appear, but my dog usually joins in.

My dog often needs encouragement and leaves favorite activities early.

My dog has abruptly or almost completely stopped engaging in favorite activities.