Aggression In Dogs And Its Symptoms

Posted by Paul Ryan
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Aug 30, 2013
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Do you suspect that your dog is getting aggressive and find it difficult to manage them then it is essential to seek the help of a professional trainer to correct their behavior problems?

Even though there could be different reasons for your pet’s aggression still one need to recognize it quickly and find out the solution for that. 

Here are listed the common symptoms of aggression in dogs:

  • A tendency to growl, snarl or snap to guard food;
  • Excessive barking;
  • Over protectiveness of possessions;
  • Fearfulness in certain situations or when strangers are around;
  • Severe attacks on the other pets from the family or neighborhood such as cats or livestock;
  • Snarling and snapping when groomed, petted, or lifted;
  • Try to mount people's legs;
  • Repetitive attempts to escapes from home as well as not willing to come inside the home or roaming free;
  • Frequent efforts to chase moving objects such as skateboards, bicycles, trucks and cars.

If you find these symptoms in dogs then chances of aggression in pets increases to a great extent. There could be a different reason for the aggression which includes:

  • Medical condition
  • The parasite attacks such as fleas and ticks cause itching and continuous scratching which leads to aggression and behavior problems in pets.
  • Loneliness in the pets causes behavior problems which lead to aggression.
  • Certain allergies such as food allergies and skin allergies also cause aggression in pets.

Treatments:

It is essential to provide effective treatment for the pet depend upon the problem. A veterinarian is the best person to find the exact solution for the problems. If it’s due to fleas and ticks then it is suggested to use Frontline Plus for dogs and cats to treat fleas.

If aggression is due to loneliness then treating the problem by spending time with them and loving and caring them to recover soon. Speak to a veterinarian or a pet expert to help your pet solve aggression problem.
 

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