Why is my dog acting so weird or different? Learn the potential causes!

Okay, so my dog, Buster, started acting super weird yesterday, and of course, I freaked out a little. Here's how the whole thing went down, and what I did.

The Weirdness Begins

It started with Buster just being…off. Usually, he's all over me when I get home, jumping and wagging his tail like crazy. Yesterday? Nothing. He just stared at me from the couch. No zoomies, no happy barks, just this intense stare.

Investigating the Situation

First, I checked the obvious stuff. I looked at his food and water bowls – both full. So, he wasn't starving or dying of thirst, good.

• Then I felt his nose. It was a little dry, but not hot.
• I checked his paws, to make sure there werent any thing sharp stuck inside.
• I gently poked and prodded him all over, looking for any signs of pain. He didn't yelp or anything, so that was a relief, I guess.

Seeking External Help

Still, the staring continued, and he started this low, whiny thing. I grabbed my phone and started Googling "dog acting weird."

Of course, that was a mistake. Everything from "he's just bored" to "he has a brain tumor" popped up.

Taking Action

I decided to take Buster in my car, he loves walking, and I love with him. After walking with him, I saw him recover and feeling very well, and I saw his happyiness again.

The (Current) Resolution

I took him outside, and after about five minutes, he squatted and, well, let's just say he had a LOT to get rid of. Turns out, the poor guy was probably just super constipated the whole time. He did, play with me as usual. After that, he was back to his old, goofy self. I guess I can stop worrying about brain tumors for now!