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Dog suffering from depression?

  • 02-01-2015 12:15pm
    #1
    DeltaWhite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 666 ✭✭✭


    Hi all

    I have a little Yorkie who is 4 and a half, 3 months ago my mam died, she was at home every single day with the dog since we got her and I don't know what to do about her since my mams death.

    She shakes a lot now and she never used to, she seems really down, won't move from her bed, won't eat anything we give her. I got vitamin tablets for her but they still don't seem to give her a boost.

    Does anyone know if dogs can suffer from depression, or is she just going through the same grief we are? I'm just really worried about her, she's so tiny and is the family pet, we all love her to bits!


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  • #2
    SingItOut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,009 ✭✭✭SingItOut


    Yes dogs can suffer depression the same as us when somebody passes away. It'll take her a few weeks to get back to her normal self. Is she drinking water at all?


  • #3
    maggiepip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭maggiepip


    While it could be depression, it could also be something physical so you really should get her checked out by your vet.


  • #4
    Capercaille
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,077 ✭✭✭Capercaille


    Dogs are more emotional than people (IMO). The dog is most likely lonely for your mother. Plenty of affection will help dog. When I go on holidays my father minds the dog. The dog will often not eat great for a few days and is often depressed, even though he loves my father and he looks after him like he was his own dog.


  • #5
    aonb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,277 ✭✭✭aonb


    OP sorry for your loss.
    Your little dog is no doubt missing your mother
    The dogs main human is suddenly gone - understandable that the dog would be anxious and stressed. If shes not eating though I would be worried - shes too small a breed to go for long without food.
    Have you brought her to the vet to rule out any possible physical issues? I would definitely do that first.

    Lots of TLC will help if its only your mum that is the issue. Interest her with games/play/walks. Tempt her to eat with some cooked chicken. Tiny portions of tasty home cooked chicken/rice will hopefully get her eating


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