I need some dog help.

Hylian · April 2012

Hey guys. I know it's Sunday, and nobody is probably around, so I'll come check this tomorrow.

My epilpetic dog (Shiloh) passed away last week. My other dog, Jessie, isn't doing well at all. She won't eat hardly at all. She won't play. She just seems depressed. I've taken her to the dog park, because she loves other dogs, but she won't play at all. I don't feel ready to get another dog, but Jessie has always had a friend. Any ideas? Should I start looking at canine friends? Jessie is usually the most exuberant, playful mutt ever. She literally won't do anything but lay down.

Grits8812 · April 2012

Do you have a friend with a dog(s)? You can take your dog to the park and meet up with them, and see if she will play. Animals are like humans, they know when someone is missing. Just make sure she is drinking water and at least eating a little bit.

kd.joseph · April 2012

Sorry Jas, I know our cat was depressed when the dog died and he still gets really lonesome when we are gone. And I know my Mom had the same issue when her dog died.

I would honestly give it time, she may just take awhile to adjust. If it's too bad, take her to the vet, but even getting another dog may not guarantee she will snap out of it if she's not even enjoying the dog park.

I'm sorry for your loss doll, seriously I still miss Cleo and it's been a year. They are family.

pirategal03 · April 2012

I'm so sorry about Shiloh. I know you miss her too.

Jessie needs time to grieve her sibling like a human would. If she's drinking water, and eating a little, I wouldn't worry about play for a little bit. Just love on her a lot, give her lots of chances to chase her favorite ball, or whatever she usually loves.

kd.joseph · April 2012

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[QUOTE]I'm so sorry about Shiloh. I know you miss her too. Jessie needs time to grieve her sibling like a human would. If she's drinking water, and eating a little, I wouldn't worry about play for a little bit. Just love on her a lot, give her lots of chances to chase her favorite ball, or whatever she usually loves.
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What Pirate said, she is wise!

LesPaul · April 2012

I'm sorry about Shiloh. The vet who put DH's dog down told us dogs understand death, but not separation. She needs to grieve, as Pirate said. Poor puppy.

katslack · April 2012

We put our dog down two weeks ago, I feel ur pain.
When our dog stoped eating, he had cancer and would no longer touch his food, We totally changed his diet.
We bought bags of chicken from costco(cheap) sweet potato, reg. potato and rice. mushed it all together and he ate it like a mo fo.
I know its different but my parents dogs are old too, and are very finaky(spelling) eaters and they scarf it down. My parents aren't to happy since now they are cooking doog food, ha but the dogs looooove it. Maybe a change of food, maybe not. Us dog weirdo's will try anything, good luck

LP11509 · April 2012

I'm so sorry to hear about Shiloh

Dogs really are family members. I ditto what Pirate and others said about giving Jessie time to grieve. I'd hold off on getting another dog until you're sure that you are ready for it.

I need some dog help.

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