A dog's ears hanging down mainly means fear of being punished, being in a bad mood, or expressing pain and discomfort. If your dog's ears suddenly droop down and there are no other abnormal symptoms, it may be that his mood has changed, so don't worry too much. However, if the dog is also accompanied by symptoms such as poor energy and loss of appetite, it may be suffering from some kind of disease, causing physical pain and discomfort, and requires immediate medical attention.
1. Fear of being punished
Dogs are very smart. When they make mistakes and are scolded by their owners, they will droop their ears and dare not look directly at their owners. In fact, he is afraid of being punished, and he is also afraid that his master will ignore him in the future. He wants to use this method to tell his master that he knows he was wrong, and hopes to be forgiven by his master.
2. In a bad mood
Dogs will also pull their ears down when they are in a bad mood, such as when a new pet comes to the house or they are separated from their owner for a long time. , needs are not met, etc., they will often lie down quietly and pull down their ears. At this time, the owner needs to reflect on whether he has spent too little time with his dog, or whether he has not met his needs today. Once satisfied, they become lively and cheerful again.
3. Express pain and discomfort
When a dog suffers from a certain disease and causes pain and discomfort in the body, it may also droop its ears. Owners can judge by observing the dog's mental state, wet nose, feces and urine status, etc. If abnormal symptoms appear, they need to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination and treatment immediately.