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What causes a dog to bark suddenly?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Sophia Thompson
There are three main reasons why dogs bark suddenly: First, they feel danger and want to remind their owners that there is someone nearby or there is an abnormal noise by barking. Second, to attract the attention of the owner, the dog usually barks when it feels hungry, thirsty or wants the owner to play with it. Third, if the body is in pain, the cry will generally sound miserable. If this is the case, you need to take your dog to the pet hospital for examination in time to find out what is causing the physical pain, and then take targeted treatment measures.

1. Sensing danger

If the dog suddenly sits up and barks when alone, it may be that it feels danger, so it wants to alert the owner that there is someone or something abnormal nearby by barking. Sound. At this time, it is recommended that the owner gently strokes the dog's head to calm the dog's mood, or use toys, snacks, etc. to divert the dog's attention.

2. Wanting to attract the owner’s attention

Dogs will also bark wildly when they feel hungry, thirsty or want their owners to play with them. To attract the owner's attention and let the owner feed it food and water. At this time, the owner should prepare sufficient food and clean water for the dog, and spend more time with the dog.

3. Body pain

If the dog suddenly barks and sounds miserable when the owner is holding it or playing with it, it may be caused by physical pain. For example, sudden patellar dislocation, kidney stones, urinary tract stones, gallbladder stones, etc. For specific reasons, you need to take your dog to the pet to take X-rays for differential diagnosis.

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