I've taken him to the vet--nothing wrong. I try to play with him, but he's not interested in that. He doesn't seem to like anything right now, and to be truthful it's really sad to see. What do I do?
2006-11-24 15:06:21 · 9 answers · asked by Someone who cares 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
and I'm not giving him chocolate. It's extremely hard on a dog's stomach, from what my vet has told me.
2006-11-24 17:52:07 · update #1
Maybe they are missing something at the vet. I work at a vet, and we have a dog come in, her name is Brandy, she is a 6 year old german shepard mix. She was the same way, she was losing weight, didn't care to go on walks, did get up when people came to the door anymore, didn't even get excited over treats. We ran blood work and found out she has Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia. That just means her body was attacking her red blood cells, and she felt like crap. She is on medication and is doing SOOO much better now, she is back to her normal self. So maybe it is a metabolic disease that they are just missing.
Or maybe something happened that really did make him sad. Like someone he loved is now gone, whether it be a person or a dog. I have seen that happen before. Well, whatever happened, i hope he feels better soon!!
2006-11-24 15:19:20 · answer #1 · answered by Stark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a number of things. Since he is a male. A female dog close by. Might be in heat. They wont eat, just lay around look all. depressed, and sad.
If you are depressed. The dog knows, that will affect him as well.
Hope things cheer up for him. Give him lots of hugs and kisses. Try playing with him.
2006-11-24 23:12:24 · answer #2 · answered by Sweetblue85 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, how old is he? It may just be his personality or that he's older and not into playing anymore. Some dogs are happy just being lap dogs. I know a dog that's only 5 yrs and when he comes to my house he hangs out with my 16 yr old dog.
2006-11-24 23:16:49 · answer #3 · answered by care_bear1108 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I guess it depends on the dog! How old is he? What breed of dog? Did he play before?? Maybe he has some type of illness or pain if he moves the wrong way.
Was he recently taken from another dog-friend of his?
Maybe his stomach is upset from his food?
Good luck!
2006-11-24 23:11:29 · answer #4 · answered by enyates2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you can do is give him extra attention and some extra treats. Make him feel special. Keep trying to play with him, entice him with treats. He'll come around. If he doesn't come around in another week using these methods call your vet tell him what is happening and ask for further suggestions.
2006-11-24 23:14:49 · answer #5 · answered by ESPERANZA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your vet has found no physical problems and you cannot put your finger on anything in his life that has changed, you might try the flower essence Zinnia. You can just put a few drops in his water bowl or put them directly on his fur. Treat him frequently for about a week to see if you can get a change in his outlook.
"Zinnia - Positive Qualities - childlike humor and playfulness, lightheartedness"
2006-11-24 23:16:11 · answer #6 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a animal psychiatrist, yes it sounds weird but they really work they can find out what your dogs problem is and solve it!! Hope this helps!
2006-11-24 23:14:11 · answer #7 · answered by Ceiccy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him up into your arms and give him plenty of love.If you just got it,he is probably missing his former owner.He will come around if you will show him you care.Show him lots of attention.
2006-11-24 23:13:06 · answer #8 · answered by Help 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gave him some chocolate
that always cheers me up
if he is old it is usual
take him for a walk
.then gave him some more chocolate
2006-11-24 23:15:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋