My dog is about ten or eleven years old, a beagle, and appears to be in pretty good physical health, although she is a bit overweight. For the past week, she has been acting abnormal. She is clingy, and doesn't respond to things like she normally does. Treats or food that she normally grabs out of your hand, she won't eat. She is acting lazier than usual, and just seems really depressed. Anyone have any ideas about why this is happening?
2007-01-28 05:13:15 · 12 answers · asked by crazyj89 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She probably is upset about something. There is something wrong with her health. Take her to the vet, and make sure she knows you love her. If her stomach is swelling, she will soon pass away. This same thing happended to my uncle's beagle
2007-01-28 05:21:33 · answer #1 · answered by TheKraken22 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She's sick, take her to the vet. It's very likely something simple but waiting can make things much worse. It's often hard to tell when an animal is sick because they can't TELL you they don't feel good. If you can tell she's not well, she's probably feeling really bad.
It will only cost as much as a nice dinner out to get her some vet attention and find out what is wrong. Think of how much better you will feel knowing what is going on with your friend.
I once noticed that my very elderly cat wasn't eating much and was drinking lots of water. I took him to the vet and it turned out he was having kidney problems, which there are lots of treatments for. Because I took him to the vet, we were able to start treating his problem and it extended his life considerably and made him feel much better right away.
2007-01-28 05:24:47 · answer #2 · answered by heart o' gold 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have there been any changes in the household? Anything going on out of the ordinary? Dogs, like children can sense anything amiss. Maybe she doesn't feel well. Take her to the vet.Ten, or eleven is getting on for a dog and maybe she's starting to feel old. Hope it's nothing serious, but have her checked out soon.
2007-01-28 05:23:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she grew to become into spayed it does no longer be warmth- Spaying removes the reproductive organs that reason canines to circulate into warmth. Does she have any enhance in the frequency of urination? That alongside with the licking might element to a urinary tract an infection... Scooting could be a demonstration that her anal glands ought to be expressed, something the groomer can do for you. She additionally only could be a intense potential canines! try better walks or better playtime. Taking her to the vet for a checkup isn't a bad theory if the licking and scooting enhance in frequency or does no longer circulate away in some weeks.
2016-09-28 02:39:41 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The very first thing to do is get a wellness check by your veterinarian. At her age many things can be going awry. Liklihood is this behavior change is caused by a physical discomfort. Just need to find out what. If the vet visit checks out and she is OK.... then, and only then, consider it a behavior problem.
2007-01-28 05:21:42 · answer #5 · answered by muttly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sudden change in behavior, is a signal that something is wrong. Your best and only option, is to take her to the vet, and see if she can be treated. If money, is the problem, alot of vets will work out a payment plan with you. Please don't put it off, for the sake of your dog's well-being.
2007-01-28 05:56:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet. There are so many different things that could be wrong with her, if you treat her for the wrong thing, you might end up doing more harm than good!
2007-01-28 05:40:55 · answer #7 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i were you i woudl go to the vet as soon as you can get an appointment, it sounds like a health concern, that could include, heart problems, intestinal upset, or some kinda painful thing happening, at her age is not worth waiting it out, she needs professional help
2007-01-28 05:18:30 · answer #8 · answered by drezdogge 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is going to be really sad but I believe you dog has sadly given up on life.If you have read Where the Red Fern Grows, Little Ann dies because she has the same symptoms.Sorry!If you don't believe me, read the book or go to the local vet.
2007-01-28 05:20:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, trip to the vet. Have her thyroid checked - any sudden change in behavior like this needs to be checked out asap, good luck!
2007-01-28 05:21:52 · answer #10 · answered by Misa M 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋