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The puppy can’t bark, it can only grunt.

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Ethan Carter
The reason why the puppy only hums but cannot bark may be because the vocal cords are not fully developed. When the puppy grows up and the vocal cords are fully developed, he will bark. Secondly, some puppies who have just arrived in a new home will keep humming because they are not accustomed to the new environment. This is also a sign of their lack of security, and their owners can give them more companionship. Finally, if the puppy is humming and barking but is also accompanied by symptoms such as listlessness and loss of appetite, it may be sick. Because he is not feeling well, he only has the strength to hum but cannot bark. The owner must pay more attention to observation. If the last situation is suspected, it is recommended to take it to a doctor in time.

1. The vocal cords are not yet fully developed

If the puppy is just born within three months, and there are no other abnormalities, and it cannot bark and can only hum, then it is normal. Because the puppy is still relatively small and its throat is not fully developed, it cannot bark. When the puppy grows up, it will naturally bark.

2. Lack of security

Some puppies feel nervous and scared because they are not used to the new environment and new owners, and they feel insecure, so they keep whining. , want to relieve their own stress in this way. If this is the case, the owner needs to comfort the puppy more so that it can become familiar with the new environment as soon as possible.

3. Sick

If the puppy used to bark, but suddenly stops barking, it may be sick, such as a cold, parasite infection, etc. Because the body feels uncomfortable, so Without making a cry, symptoms such as listlessness, loss of appetite, and fever may also occur. If this is the case, the owner needs to take the puppy to the pet hospital as soon as possible to investigate the cause of the disease and then treat it symptomatically.

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