what would you do if you have two dogs and one dies then the other dog is so depressed that it stops eating to the point where that other dog will die?im so sad because my dog norton died at age 16 in human years and my 5year old dog chewie stopped eating and she is losing a lot of weight to the point that she is ready to die too!what do i do?=(
Answers:
Give her lots of TLC-bringing her in the house if need be.
Feeding her whatever she'll eat (food wise). Sometimes dogs will mourn themselves to death over a lose of a love one.
take her to the vet or get another dog.maybe the company of the other dog kept her happy..
Wow, that is so sad. Maybe try walking Chewie alot and try to keep her mind preoccupied. Also a phone call to your vet for some advice.
I would take Chewie to the vet. I believe there are treatments for dogs when they are depressed like that. You need to have it checked out right away.
Would suggest taking her to vet to see if there is a cause due to some health issues that may be hiding.If none are found,I would most definately get her a companion to play with,as sometimes if there are no other dogs in their surroundings,some won't eat by themselves.Like a child with other children around,I guess they think one will get more than the other,andthis is why they eat better if another dog is around.
You need to have her checked by a vet first, too be sure its depression, and not something else. They also may prescribe you some puppy Prozac.. until she start getting back to herself.
I would also recommend getting her out.. take her for more car rides, walks, etc. instead of letting her just sit home and sulk.
Maybe a dog park, or daycare situation might also give her the interaction she is missing.
Good Luck!
Read Where the Red Fern Grows.and make sure you give her lots of TLC!
Sounds like you're projecting some of your own depression, which is natural. Get a puppy, start over, cherish the memory of Norton by naming the puppy Cramden (think Honeymooners)
get another puppy!
Answers:
Give her lots of TLC-bringing her in the house if need be.
Feeding her whatever she'll eat (food wise). Sometimes dogs will mourn themselves to death over a lose of a love one.
take her to the vet or get another dog.maybe the company of the other dog kept her happy..
Wow, that is so sad. Maybe try walking Chewie alot and try to keep her mind preoccupied. Also a phone call to your vet for some advice.
I would take Chewie to the vet. I believe there are treatments for dogs when they are depressed like that. You need to have it checked out right away.
Would suggest taking her to vet to see if there is a cause due to some health issues that may be hiding.If none are found,I would most definately get her a companion to play with,as sometimes if there are no other dogs in their surroundings,some won't eat by themselves.Like a child with other children around,I guess they think one will get more than the other,andthis is why they eat better if another dog is around.
You need to have her checked by a vet first, too be sure its depression, and not something else. They also may prescribe you some puppy Prozac.. until she start getting back to herself.
I would also recommend getting her out.. take her for more car rides, walks, etc. instead of letting her just sit home and sulk.
Maybe a dog park, or daycare situation might also give her the interaction she is missing.
Good Luck!
Read Where the Red Fern Grows.and make sure you give her lots of TLC!
Sounds like you're projecting some of your own depression, which is natural. Get a puppy, start over, cherish the memory of Norton by naming the puppy Cramden (think Honeymooners)
get another puppy!
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