Dog whimpering communicates something, but it doesn’t automatically indicate something bad, according to David Dilmore, DVM, He says whimpering can caused by any of these factors:
- Being uncomfortable or in pain
- Illness
- Feeling anxious
- Needing something/excitement
Source: Dogster, April 3, 2019. Link.
. . . dog whimpering is just a way for dogs to communicate with us or with one another. But in other cases, dog whimpering is a cause for concern and requires a vet visit.
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