{"id":6046,"date":"2023-03-01T11:52:42","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T16:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/?p=6046"},"modified":"2023-10-13T14:43:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T18:43:24","slug":"how-can-you-help-your-dog-with-the-winter-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/how-can-you-help-your-dog-with-the-winter-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can You Help Your Dog With the Winter Blues?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This article is contributed by guest author Sophie Bishop.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Help Your Dog With the Winter Blues?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

During the colder months, it isn\u2019t uncommon to see some changes in your pup. Seasonal Affective Disorder<\/a> (SAD) is a mental health issue that affects both people and animals, with the changes in temperature and light making many feel a little woeful. But when your dog isn\u2019t as playful as usual, it can be worrying! Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can help your furry friend through hard times, just as they always help you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Dogs Experience SAD?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether or not dogs actually suffer from SAD in the same way as humans do is unclear. It\u2019s hard to spot in people, so it\u2019s no surprise that a doggy diagnosis is very tricky! However, a lot of owners have reported that their pups seem less chirpy during the winter, with a noticeable case of the winter blues making every day more melancholy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo Credit: Bharathi Kannan via Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Your Dog Experiencing the Winter Blues?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to be on the lookout for changes in your dog’s behaviour, regardless of the time of year. But if you frequently notice that they seem lower in the winter, it could be a symptom of SAD. Signs to watch out for include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n