If so, what can I do to help relieve the distress? My dog has quit eating.
2007-12-21 10:00:36 · 14 answers · asked by RED 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes, dogs can mourn the passing of their owners. It's like losing the leader of a pack. Some dogs will starve themselves due to the loss. If the dog isn't eating, try offering something more appealing for a few days, like canned food or hotdogs, and make SURE the dog is drinking, they can go without food for a while, but not water. If the trouble continues, I think a vet visit is in order.
2007-12-21 10:06:51 · answer #1 · answered by Corgis4Life 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It has been known to happen. The dog will go back to eating, but first leave it alone while it mourns. Don't add stress to its life by taking it out on trips. Just talk to it and pet the dog often.
2007-12-21 12:10:55 · answer #2 · answered by Tinman12 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. They grow a bond with their owners, and when they owner passes away (or the dog is given away), they definitely mourn the loss.
Do what you can to try and make the food intriguing to them (mix canned food in, try a ''gravy'', chicken broth, etc.) They may eat little to none for a while, but it drags on for an unhealthy period of time, your dog may need the help of a vet to ensure he gets the nutrition he needs to thrive.
2007-12-21 10:07:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they mourn. One dog in Scotland went to the train everyday to meet his master for years and years after the old mans death.
My cocker spaniel mourned the death of his buddy for several months. We tried not to even say the name or Boo would go into a funk. But he doesn't react anymore to Oliver's name....so I think he has forgotten.
2007-12-21 10:08:03 · answer #4 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes in a way they do mourn the death of their owner. Just try to feed him a little at a time. If that dosn't work, hide food near him, if that dosn't work either give him table scraps even though it is bad for him. If nothing I reccomend works, take him to a vet immidietly. Love him too. Good luck.
2007-12-21 10:07:42 · answer #5 · answered by *Miley Cyrus* 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nearly all animals mourn the loss of a family member and even more if it is the pack leader. the dog needs another leader to help it get over it to get the dog eating well try taking it to the vet.
2007-12-21 10:06:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!!!! try paying extra attention to the dog and see if you can get it to take treats or anything from your hand that would make the dog feel a little extra special. Talk to it with a soothing voice and just let it know you are there and things will be ok.
2007-12-21 10:08:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they do.
The only way to relieve the stress is to be comforting. Pet your dog often and spend a little more time with him/her. Evenutally your dog will recover from this loss.
2007-12-21 10:08:30 · answer #8 · answered by Talkstress 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to maintain as much of his routine as possible. If he was walked to the corner every night at 6 pm or always fed at a certain time. He will probably look for his owner too. Just love him and he'll be ok.
2007-12-21 10:07:32 · answer #9 · answered by Butterfly Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do all the time just try to show it lots of love and maybe you can get it to eat by trying some can food
2007-12-21 10:25:24 · answer #10 · answered by chihuahuamom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋