Comments: Dog Depression

“hi i have a chihahua and a pit bull we've had the pitt bull, bandit for 4 years and got the chihahua, peanut as a companion for bandit when peanut was only 6 wks old. we taught bandit from the start to be gentle with peanut now that he is a year old he boss's bandit around guards the food so he can't eat and hogs the toys as well as tries to steal all the attention when we love on bandit -or each other for that matter since we taught bandit to be gentle with peanut he wont eat until we get home and he acts scared of peanut.what should we do bandit is a pitt bull he is acting like a chihahua? please a little advice. i love both of my dogs and want them to get along ” — valerie, Nov 16 2009

“i have a dog named suzie we got her form these vary nice people and when she came to our home at first she seemed happy but then it got bad at first i thought is was just the kids (we have 5 kids) but then she sleeps alot more and she doesnt like to go outside as much but she eats alot more than ever use to she still likes to play but not as much so does she have depression or not im calling for help here????” — the_lazy_doggy, Apr 02 2009

“"Our dog Precious recently lost all thirteen of her puppies. This was her first litter and now will be her last because of complications during the birth of her puppies. She is home now is making a fast recovery but she searches the house looking for babies. What can we do to help get through this difficult time?” — rmlteach06, Mar 12 2009

“Okay so my dog Bloo is pretty big right? He got attacked by our chihuaua 2 this month, and theyve never fought before, now my dog bloo has been hiding under the deck for a few days, he usually comes inside at night, and since its winter, well its really cold. But hes just there under the deck,wont come up for anything, and its rea;;y wrrying me, is he ok?” — popsaintem0, Jan 08 2009

“My new rescue dog Zig is a female who wonder to our home - We have welcomed her in took her to the vet and are working on making her a memberof our family. She is doing great but is a little sad over being confined to the house and a leash. She actually had enjoyed the freedom of wondering the streets. How can we help her adjust to the house and leash - We have another dog who is 10 and ofcourse she is a little jealous and pouting - Any suggestions” — bandyc3, Sep 14 2008

“we recently moved and there were two pomeranians just like him and another dog can not think of what kind right now but he use to bark like crazy at this other dog this dog was much bigger than him, but anyway since we have moved he does not want to have much to do with me anymore I try playing with him he won't jump up on me anymore and lick my face, maybe one day out of a month, but at night he gets in the bed with me not all the time he just act so different by me what can I do to get my dogs love back for me. motherboone” — dbtravelwithme, Aug 30 2008

“Okay i have noticed that my puppy has changed alot. I think he is depressed because all the signs that this has discribed are how my dog acts. My cousin lives right across the street from me && has recently lost her puppy, & her puppy was my puppys brother, they always played together everyday. && I dont really know what to do for him, i try to comfort him & try my best to feed him but he just doesnt want to eat.. Its making me sad to see him that way. He used to be so playful. & Cant afford a vet for him.. Shit i cant even afford a doctor for myself. But idont know what to do for him.” — shawtywantsa..., Aug 29 2008

“My dog is currently going through all the symptoms of depression. Her appetite has gone to hell in a handbasket, although she has no problems scarfing down "junk food." Normally pretty independent, she now follows me around like a shadow. She is sleeping more than usual or just lying around. But sometimes she forgets herself and starts acting "normal"--which for her is bouncing off the walls! Why would she be depressed? Well, let's see. She hates thunderstorms and we seem to be in a pattern with a minimum of two very loud stormy days a week. The city recently decided to whack down several street trees so that racket is going nonstop while I'm off at work. And as if my dog's nerves weren't already shot, she was involved in a dog fight...no serious injuries...about a week ago. So yeah, she's major league bumming right now!!! I'm keeping an eye on her in case there might be a physical ailment going on too but I'd be willing to bet that it's all psychological. ” — pcarpenter, Apr 07 2008

“Rose, the TV/radio might help. (Just make sure it's tuned to a soothing human voice, not loud music or angry talk show hosts, for instance.) You might also consider hiring a dog walker or trustworthy neighbor to come by midday and give her a walk and some attention. You can try feeding her her meals in hollow chewtoys that she gets when you leave, to distract her from missing everyone. And, some quality time on the weekends might help. Good luck!” — Grace, Mar 10 2008

“ I started a new job and work all day M-F, plus now both of the kids are gone away @ college, this has made our 8 year old Springer act very weepy. She was ok @ first, but between Christmas break and Spring break.. she just can not seem to handle it anymore. Would leving the radio or TVon while my hubby and I are @ work help @ al? Pleas any advise would be wonderful !
Rose” — bergers4, Mar 10 2008

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