lonely and wont eat or play any suggestions on what to do besides give him more attention it doesn't seem to be working. anyone have some advise?
2006-08-02 13:34:38 · 14 answers · asked by BIGL 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Aww this is so sad. I'm sorry your story really touched me. Your dog is having separation anxiety. Keep encouraging it to eat and go about a normal schedule with extra love and attention. It will probably be sad for a while and keep looking for its friend. you could get another dog in attempt to give him a new friend but if the dog is older too it probably will not like that! Give your dog time to heal and get back to normal if it continues to not eat properly you may need to consult your veterinarian.
2006-08-02 13:41:51 · answer #1 · answered by ChrissyLicious 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that's amazing. The exact same thing happened to me. Well kind of. I had to put an 11 year old shephard down and my Bichon Frise went into a depression. 1 1/2 years later she still isn't the same but has improved since we brought in a Cocker Spaniel and an Australian/German Shepherd mix. I now how hard this can be to see a dog struggling like that so I wish you the best of luck and I hope everything works out ok.
2006-08-02 20:40:10 · answer #2 · answered by kansasjhawk044 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear about that I have been in the exact same spot. I had two labs. One was 10 almost 11 and the other was less then a year younger. Our older dog out of no where started to swell and eventually burst his kidney they pressure on the inside put pressure on his spleen, rupturing that as well putting liquid into his brain, but not killing him. We had him put out of his misery. Out other dog, refused to play, or even eat. He was an outdoor dog and he brought him inside to be closer to the family, but he still with drew himself. This lasted about 4 months, he lost a huge amount of weight to where we thought he also would have to be put down. The kids were starting to get lonely not having a dog that would play with them, so we got a puppy. Not only did it cheer up the kids, but it also made our old dog come back to his old self. What was even better, you could see the puppy in him come back out. It worked out good. My husband and i just got a new house and didn't want a puppy wrecking it but to our surprise, the older dog, taught the smaller pup. how to go potty, where to eat, where the property line is, and even how to walk on a leash. They walk side by side. you dog as much as you love him, if he has had a life long buddy, might need another dog to love, not a person. Good luck and I hope that this works for you as well as it did for me and my family.
2006-08-02 21:43:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how long ago your dog passed, but if it's been less than a week, give him some more time. Yes, dogs form strong attachments to their companions, and grieve in their own way when one is gone.
If your dog was on a dry diet, get some canned food of the same formaula and see if that entices him a little. You should check with your vet if his fast lasts longer than 3 days, because it could harm is health.
Be patient, he'll start becoming interested in the things he's always liked in his own time.
My 10 yr old female GSD is dying of cancer and I've been worried about her brother.
2006-08-02 21:02:23 · answer #4 · answered by gsdmommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yesterday's episode of "The Dog Whisperer" had a situation identical to this. Buying another dog to fill in the emotional gap is not the solution. I would suggest taking the dog out for walks and if your dog is sociable get them to a dog park to see other dogs.
2006-08-02 20:38:38 · answer #5 · answered by wtfazzhole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is mourning the death of his companion. He needs a lot of extra attention even if it doesn't seem to be working, and I would suggest getting another dog. He needs a furry friend. I would adopt an adult, not a puppy.
2006-08-02 22:37:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him time. GSD's are very smart and very emotional. In my experience they are as close to children as you can get in dog form. He is grieving too.
You can try starting some new activities, get his (and your) mind off it and get outside. Like the dog park or volunteering at an old folk's home or a children's center. Contact your local SPCA for information.
Sorry for your loss.
2006-08-02 20:42:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i agree, let him get sad, it would make him feel better, and soon he will move on. But if he does't start eating, take him to a vet, this is a common case they see.
I feel sorry for all the pet owners that have had a companion die because of cancer, i hope that you are doing okay
2006-08-02 20:55:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him time. He mourns like people do. All animals mourn for their loved ones who die or are lost. So just give him time and show him that you're there for him. And be sure and cuddle with him and take him out to play and walk him in the park. Make him go outside with you whether he wants to or not.
2006-08-02 21:13:59 · answer #9 · answered by Kelly_from_Texas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, giving the surviving dog more attention is the best thing you can do. there will be no quick fix. it is very capability to be attached to a friend, be it a dog or human, that makes dogs the special things that they are.
let your dog grieve his loss. like all of us, we will move on.
just be there for him. have fun and all... he will heal.
2006-08-02 20:43:46 · answer #10 · answered by greekmaverick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋