Pet/Dog owners

[paulc]

After a bit of advice as Getting concerned. We have had our dog for nearly 3 years now, he’s 3. The last week he has become distant & aggressive to us, he bit me on the arm. This is totally out of character to him. I have spoke to neighbours who also have dogs and they were unable to help or offer any experience of this.
His routine is still the same, walks, food, poo/wee all fine, eating ok, the only time he will come to me as if I have food.
Has anyone experienced anything similar with their dog?
Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[super_city_si]

Before this was he ok, normal? He might be in pain? Probably worth a check up at the vet

 

[kaz7]

He might be in pain , a trip to the vet i would say

 

[Franny 1234]

Get him to the vets if it's out of character then it could be a underlying issue.
Hope he's OK

 

[Two Gun Bob]

After a bit of advice as Getting concerned. We have had our dog for nearly 3 years now, he’s 3. The last week he has become distant & aggressive to us, he bit me on the arm. This is totally out of character to him. I have spoke to neighbours who also have dogs and they were unable to help or offer any experience of this.
His routine is still the same, walks, food, poo/wee all fine, eating ok, the only time he will come to me as if I have food.
Has anyone experienced anything similar with their dog?
Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Hes probably just bored with his routine. Take him shopping to Wilko's

Wilko launches pet-friendly shopping with dogs and cats welcome in stores

Wilko has rolled out pet-friendly shopping in two thirds of its stores with dogs and cats welcome in 248 of its outlets.

www.retailgazette.co.uk

 

[bornblueegg]

Agree he sounds like he’s in pain, could be nothing but get checked

 

[Citizen of Legoland]

After a bit of advice as Getting concerned. We have had our dog for nearly 3 years now, he’s 3. The last week he has become distant & aggressive to us, he bit me on the arm. This is totally out of character to him. I have spoke to neighbours who also have dogs and they were unable to help or offer any experience of this.
His routine is still the same, walks, food, poo/wee all fine, eating ok, the only time he will come to me as if I have food.
Has anyone experienced anything similar with their dog?
Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

What breed is it?

 

[TCIB]

Yeah, what breed is he?

 

[paulc]

Thanks for the replies, we are taking him the vet tomorrow.
He’s a cavapoochon.

 

[TCIB]

Certainly go to the vet. Make sure it is a good vet to, i have seen a few who are so disinterested in their job they miss stuff or don't give a full check up. My boy had a sharp grass seed get into his foot. The vet missed it and i found and fixed it myself.

I say that because he may need to have a full checkup. Don't let them fob you off with a shrug and some metacam.

The breed can suffer from ear infections. I won't note eye infections as that would be immediatly obvious. Also check his teeth and gums, that of course could be an issue for you currently.

I strongly advise the vets because the breeding of these dogs makes them very kind and gentle so this is very stange behaviour. If the household is calm without loud arguements i am pretty sure he has pain arrising from something. Has he had the snip? it is unlikely but it could be a dominance thing to.