Is My Dog Depressed Quiz

In 10 minutes, get a clearer sense of whether your dog may be feeling down based on recent changes in mood, sleep, appetite, and activity. Free and quick, with 15 questions to help you decide if a vet visit is warranted.
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July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
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How the Scales are Structured

example score
3/15
Body Routines and Daily Function (BRaDF)
Reviews recent changes in your dog’s appetite, sleep, weight/body condition, grooming, and toileting over the past two weeks.
No listed change
Change to note
Veterinary input warranted
0NaNNo listed change1NaNChange to note3NaNVeterinary input warranted
A score of 3 falls in the “Veterinary input warranted” range, suggesting multiple routine/body-function changes or one major disruption were endorsed in this scale.
example score
9/15
Interest and Social Engagement (IaSE)
Measures changes over the past two weeks in your dog’s enjoyment, responsiveness, exploration, and social engagement.
No listed change
Change to note
Veterinary input warranted
0NaNNo listed change1NaNChange to note3NaNVeterinary input warranted
A score of 9 falls in the “Veterinary input warranted” range, suggesting several or a pronounced change in interest or social engagement was endorsed on this scale.
example score
7/15
Urgent Health and Distress Signals (UHaDS)
This scale flags potential urgent health or distress signals such as pain, impaired movement, gastrointestinal illness, breathing or neurological events, and acute behavioral distress.
No listed event endorsed
Concern to follow up
Prompt action warranted
0NaNNo listed event endorsed1NaNConcern to follow up3NaNPrompt action warranted
A score of 7 falls in the “Prompt action warranted” range, reflecting multiple recent urgent-signal items reported on this checklist.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Worried About Behavior Changes
46%OF USERS
Dog owners noticing new withdrawal, low energy, reduced play, or unusual sleep patterns take the quiz to sanity-check what they’re seeing.
After a Big Life Change
33%OF USERS
People whose dog recently experienced a move, new pet or baby, schedule shift, loss, or rehoming take it to gauge adjustment and stress.
Tracking Recovery or Aging
21%OF USERS
Owners of senior dogs or dogs recovering from illness, injury, or surgery use the quiz to reflect on appetite, mobility, and mood over time.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Body Routines and Daily Function (BRaDF)
Average
3.8
Normal range
1.65.9
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Interest and Social Engagement (IaSE)
Average
9.2
Normal range
6.412
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15
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Urgent Health and Distress Signals (UHaDS)
Average
4.7
Normal range
2.66.8
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15
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this quiz measure?
It reviews recent changes in interest, social behavior, appetite, sleep, movement, and possible distress. It summarizes patterns that may be consistent with low mood or reduced engagement.
Can the results diagnose depression or rule out medical causes?
No; it cannot diagnose depression or distinguish emotional changes from pain, illness, or medication effects. Persistent or sudden changes should be discussed with a veterinarian.
How should the questions be answered?
Answer based on typical behavior over the past two weeks, unless a question specifies a different period. Use the option that best matches overall frequency or severity, not isolated events.
How long does it take and how many questions are included?
Estimated completion time is about 10 minutes. The quiz includes 15 questions.
When is urgent veterinary care recommended?
Seek urgent veterinary help for collapse, breathing difficulty, seizures, severe pain, suspected toxin exposure, or inability to drink, urinate, or stand. Do not wait for quiz results in these situations.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Is My Dog Depressed Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

Wondering whether your dog seems depressed? This free, quick, no-sign-up quiz helps you review recent changes in interest, social behavior, appetite, sleep, movement, and possible distress. It cannot diagnose depression or distinguish emotional changes from pain or illness; its score bands are unvalidated reflective summaries, not veterinary cutoffs. Contact a veterinarian about persistent or sudden changes. Seek urgent veterinary help for collapse, breathing difficulty, seizures, severe pain, toxin exposure, or inability to drink, urinate, or stand.

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