What is the reason why dogs whine and cry?

When a dog is frightened, such as being scolded, beaten, or stimulated by a loud sound, it may make a whining sound; when a dog feels hungry or thirsty, it may keep whining; when a dog feels bored, it may whine. Sound; wailing caused by physical discomfort or pain, accompanied by symptoms such as listlessness and loss of appetite.

Why do dogs whine and cry?

1. Being frightened

If a dog is frightened, such as being scolded, beaten, stimulated by a loud sound, etc., it may make a wailing sound. Some dogs who are timid may even hide directly. Therefore, owners should try their best to provide a safe environment for dogs and avoid exposing them to sounds and scenes that may cause fright.

2. Feeling hungry

If the owner does not feed the dog on time, the dog may whine constantly when it feels hungry or thirsty, hoping to attract the owner's attention in this way and ask the owner to give it food or drink. . Therefore, in order to prevent this from happening, owners should provide their dogs with enough food and water every day and feed them on time.

3. Boring

If the dog is always alone at home, without other partners to play with it, or the owner to accompany it, the dog will make a whining sound when it feels bored. Especially energetic dogs, because the excess energy in their bodies has not been consumed during the day, they will howl non-stop at night to vent their excess energy. Therefore, owners should spend more time with their dogs and provide them with a variety of toys so that they can play freely at home and reduce boredom.

4. Body pain and discomfort

If your dog, in addition to making a whining sound like crying, is also accompanied by symptoms such as listlessness, loss of appetite, vomiting, and unwillingness to move, it is likely to be caused by physical discomfort or pain. At this time, the owner needs to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination in time to find out what is the specific cause, and then provide targeted treatment.