There are many reasons your dog may cry at night including loneliness, anxiety, pain, and alerting you to noises he hears outside | Try playing soft music or the television to calm your pet |
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Dealing With A Crying Dog Once the vet gives your dog a clean bill of health, you'll have to decide how to deal with the crying |
Ruling Out A Medical Issue Anytime there is any notable change in your dog's behavior, a visit to the vet is warranted.
If your dog has typically been pretty settled at bedtime but suddenly has started crying at night, it's a good idea to schedule a vet visit to rule out a medical issue | While you may have the urge to run to your pet anytime he cries at night, doing so only sets you up for the crying to continue indefinitely |
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If the crying only occurs when you're out of the room, it's possible your dog has separation anxiety | Also note that some dogs begin crying at night as they age even in the absence of a medical problem |
Once they settle in and realize they are safe, it will stop on its own.
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