Dogs Act Paranoid

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Dogs can get unsettled due to stuff that seems mundane to us. No age, gender, or breed is excluded from this.

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Possible causes

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Health

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If your dog is acting like he is seeing things, he may actually hear them before actually seeing them. However, dogs who persistently act like they see things might suffer from fly-snapping syndrome, eye issues (i.e. floaters), or neurological problems, perhaps even causing hallucinations.

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Dogs Act Paranoid

What to Do When

Dogs can get unsettled due to stuff that seems mundane to us. No age, gender, or breed is excluded from this.

Possible causes

Health

If your dog is acting like he is seeing things, he may actually hear them before actually seeing them. However, dogs who persistently act like they see things might suffer from fly-snapping syndrome, eye issues (i.e. floaters), or neurological problems, perhaps even causing hallucinations.

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