Have you ever been bored and didn't know what to do? We often take out our phones to play, look at things, or read news on various media, becoming netizens and social media detectives nonstop? But for those who have dogs, who would have thought that when their dogs see us focusing on the square device that we spend all day with, it can make them sad?
How can being addicted to our phones make our dogs sad?🤔
Experts have come out to say that spending a long time playing on the phone and leaving your dog unattended will worsen the relationship between you and your dog, as well as making your dog stressed, depressed, and have mental problems.
This information is confirmed by Iain Booth, a British veterinarian and founder of VetUK, who said that owners’ smartphone addiction can cause their pets to have both emotional and behavioral problems. Especially with dogs, their behavior depends on their owners. They like to stare at their owners and use their eyes to communicate and understand what they want them to do to please them. It is noticeable that sometimesWhen we play with our phones, our dogs will come and show gestures to demand our attention because they feel that they are being left alone. Therefore, if the owner neglects them and is only interested in what is on the phone, it will make the dog feel that he has done something wrong and why the owner is ignoring him, which makes the dog sad and depressed. This problem can also occur in cats, but it is rare. Dogs are more sensitive.
In addition, research has found that dogs whose owners do not pay much attention to them are more likely to experience stress or anxiety, as well as various behavioral problems. From a dog that used to be cute, he will become a stubborn dog, not listening to anything you say, acting like a problem dog to get our attention.
In some dogs, stress can affect their health and lead to obesity, especially if the owner is too busy playing with the phone and doesn't have time to take the dog out for a walk.
Do you see that being addicted to your phone will make your dog sad and have negative effects on him physically and mentally? So take some time to play with him more or even let him sit on your lap while you play with your phone. Pay attention to him a little bit so he knows that you love him. Being addicted to your dog is better than being addicted to your phone.
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