Did your dog get into a depression ? Pls help - YorkieTalk.com Forums

myriamha · 01-27-2007, 04:46 PM

Royce started showing lack of appetite since last sunday and by wednesday I had to hand feed him and force him to eat ...I took him to the vet on Thursday he did a complete physical exam blod tests and everything is fine ...
He said it could be emotional if something happened in his environment well what happened is that after staying two months at home i went back to work three weeks ago...please help the vet suggested that i feed him with a seringe till monday ( i will take him back to the vet on monday for another check up ) his attitude is that most of the time he looks sad and is sleeping however when i initiate play or tell him that we are going outside he is happy again ....could it be depression ? could it be the cold weather ? its really cold and he is not spending alot of time outside max 10 min twice a day when the temp reaches -20 ... what should i do im so desperate

SteveW · 01-27-2007, 04:54 PM

Is Royce the only dog in the house? Maybe he needs another friend to keep him company while you're gone. Before I got married Dolly was alone while I was at work. I would'nt say she was depressed but now that I'm married and my wifes dog is home with her during the day I can tell she's much happier.

RRC · 01-27-2007, 05:18 PM

Poor Royce! I am so sorry he is sad. Is there doggie day care available where you are, and is it affordable? Or maybe an older neighbor who might like to dog sit during the day? Hope he gets adjusted soon.

01-27-2007, 04:46 PM	#1
myriamha YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 852	Did your dog get into a depression ? Pls help Royce started showing lack of appetite since last sunday and by wednesday I had to hand feed him and force him to eat ...I took him to the vet on Thursday he did a complete physical exam blod tests and everything is fine ... He said it could be emotional if something happened in his environment well what happened is that after staying two months at home i went back to work three weeks ago...please help the vet suggested that i feed him with a seringe till monday ( i will take him back to the vet on monday for another check up ) his attitude is that most of the time he looks sad and is sleeping however when i initiate play or tell him that we are going outside he is happy again ....could it be depression ? could it be the cold weather ? its really cold and he is not spending alot of time outside max 10 min twice a day when the temp reaches -20 ... what should i do im so desperate __________________ Royce's Mum http://www.dogster.com/?270929

01-27-2007, 05:18 PM	#3
RRC Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Posts: 196	Poor Royce! I am so sorry he is sad. Is there doggie day care available where you are, and is it affordable? Or maybe an older neighbor who might like to dog sit during the day? Hope he gets adjusted soon. __________________ Please visit us on Dogster Jazz:www.dogster.com/dogs/463165 Mo: www.dogster.com/dogs/467592 JoyBelle: www.dogster.com/dogs/912621

01-27-2007, 04:54 PM	#2
SteveW Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 10	Is Royce the only dog in the house? Maybe he needs another friend to keep him company while you're gone. Before I got married Dolly was alone while I was at work. I would'nt say she was depressed but now that I'm married and my wifes dog is home with her during the day I can tell she's much happier.