A droopy dog's tail may be caused by fear, illness, fright, tail injury, etc. Therefore, when a dog’s tail droops, it is best to first rule out whether the dog’s tail droop is caused by illness or poor mental health. If you are not sure, you can send it to a pet hospital for examination and ask the pet doctor to treat the dog symptomatically according to the specific situation of the dog. , so as not to miss the best treatment time.
1. Fear
Since dogs cannot speak, they express their emotions through body movements. When a dog's tail droops, it means that the dog is more scared and depressed at this time, which is mostly caused by the inability to adapt to the new environment. In this regard, the owner needs to properly comfort the dog. He can hold the dog in his arms, then gently stroke it, comfort it, give it a sense of security, and gradually make it no longer afraid.
2. Sickness
If the dog’s tail is drooping and accompanied by depression, loss of appetite, etc., it may be sick. Because the illness causes pain and discomfort in the dog's body, the tail will naturally droop. It is recommended to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination as soon as possible after discovery, and then provide symptomatic treatment according to the examination results.
3. When a dog is frightened
When a dog is suddenly frightened and feels fearful and uneasy, its tail will also droop. In this regard, it is recommended that the owner comforts the dog more and eliminates the triggers. You can also use snacks or toys to divert its attention.
4. Tail injury
If a dog’s tail is injured, it will remain drooping due to pain. At this time, the owner needs to observe whether the skin of the dog's tail is damaged and whether the bones are deformed. If the situation is serious, it should be sent to the hospital for treatment in time. If it is only minor, the owner can treat the dog by himself at home. Before treating the wound, it is best to put an Elizabethan collar on the dog to prevent the dog from biting due to pain.