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06-14-2006, 11:08 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: london and nyc
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| Yorkie Mental Illness??? you guys. my yorkie has not been the same since i got mugged.... i am starting to worry. he wont eat much he is always sad he wont play much he is scared to be outside (he doesnt even want to pee and poo outside he looks terrified of leaving the house) he doesnt want strangers to come near he seems to have no energy he doesnt like me as much (i know this sounds crazy but: - he avoids me - when i pick him up he moves to a different spot - he now sleeps by my feet instead of next to my pillow - he seems happy when my husband comes home (me too but not as much) - he struggles to get off my arms my heart is breaking, is it possible the shock was so great that he is unable to move on? took him to a behavior person and he said he may be regresing to a baby stage... the vet put him on valerium (dont know how to spell it) pills for 10 days and a syrum twice a day for a few weeks, i am so sad he is medicated when he is outside he is always shaking, have been trying to give him love but i dont knowwhat to do, i am so sad because i feel i have lost my happy dog and i only have him for 3 weeks now, things are not turning out like i envisioned them. will agapi ever recover??? help me please i am so sad
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06-14-2006, 11:15 AM | #2 |
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| That is so sad, I don't have any answers, just hopes and prayers that he get's over that.. how sad. I'm sure he is traumatized..how long has it been? I forget.
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06-14-2006, 11:18 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Poor baby. Hopefully time will erase his scary memories and he will go back to his usual behaviour. Is he possibly picking up on your understandable emotions? Prayers for both of you.
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06-14-2006, 11:22 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | Ok he was acting like this before he got put on the valium? The lack of playing and eating? Valium is a mood equalizer. That alone could affect his activity and depress his eating. On the other issues...stranger anxiety, scared outside. I would just continue to take him outside for short trips. Re-assure him repeatedly. Ramsey is a scarey cat of anything NEW...I constantly have to introduce NEW situations to her to eleviate her fears. Ramsey is not a cuddler...she will not let me hold her for long or it's when she wants in my lap. Perhaps as Agapi has gotten a little older and more independent he doesn't want to be held either. And yorkies tend to pick one person in the household as their "fav". Agapi may have chosen hubby. PS Personally I think he'll get "over it" and be fine with time. Hope he's back to his old self soon.
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06-14-2006, 11:23 AM | #5 |
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| AWW good luck to you both ..sounds like your trying to figure it out .hope things get better soon.
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06-14-2006, 11:23 AM | #6 |
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| i'M SORRY FOR YOU AND YOUR BABY..... MAYBE SHE JUST NEEDS A LITTLE MORE TIME TO GET OVER IT . HUGS AND PRAYERS FOR YOUR BABY TO GET BETTER CRYSTAL
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06-14-2006, 11:24 AM | #7 |
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| a lot of how he is acting could be side effects of the medication. I'm no expert but I think if you just keep loving him and making him feel safe he will come around. The whole experience was probably more traumatic for him then you first thought and he is having to adjust. So sorry you are going through this. Hope he heals soon.
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06-14-2006, 11:24 AM | #8 |
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| Sad monkey syndrome. Have you tried new toys, maybe a BBQ out in a park? Something new to give him new things to think about. I hope things change soon, and I am sure they will. |
06-14-2006, 11:25 AM | #9 |
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| I know that Topher is very sensitive to my mood, pain, etc., Knowing that this event was so traumatic for you, could your pup be picking up some nervousness, sadness, etc. from you? I know that probably won't explain alot of what your little one is going through, but I was wondering if this might partially be a contributor? Have you noticed any improvement since he's been medicated? I'm wondering also if the medication is contributing? I truly wish I had the answer for you. It must be so difficult to see him go through this. I wonder if a change of atmosphere would be a help...perhaps a little vacation of sorts to get you both away for a while...a trip to the beach maybe or just a stay with relatives. You've both been through so much....Topher and I are sending warm hugs to you and your little fella. There are so many on here that know alot more about yorkies than I do...hopefully someone will come along with some answers for you. Good luck and take care. |
06-14-2006, 11:27 AM | #10 |
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| awww that poor baby,, hugs and kisses to you both
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06-14-2006, 11:28 AM | #11 |
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| Sorry, can't offer any advice but you are in my thoughts and I hope you both feel better soon!
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06-14-2006, 11:28 AM | #12 |
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| i dont have any answers but i hope and pray things get better for you 2!!!!! keep us posted! maybe it will take time, it wasnt that long ago that it happended and you havent had him very long. i think he will snap out of it soom. my little girl is only a cuddler when she wants to be cuddled. good luck "hugs" |
06-14-2006, 11:29 AM | #13 |
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| Just give it time, it will be okay. The medication has something to do with it too. Valium will make him lethargic, not active. He also can pick up on your feelings, and can tell that you are scared and shook up from the incident. And he can also sense that you are still upset, even though you are upset about his behavior. Try to get back into a normal routine with him, and hide your anxiety the best you can. Once he knows there is nothing to worry about, he will come around, don't worry. Good luck, and I am so sorry this happened to you. |
06-14-2006, 01:07 PM | #14 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: london and nyc
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| hey thanks guys! you are wonderful!! to answer yourquestions: the mugging happened a week ago. he hasnt been the same since, the change has be "dramatic" he went from walking fine in the streets to me having to pick him up ever 3 feet because he curl into himself and wont walk. on saturday we took him to a cook out at a friends house and saw a bit of improvement because he was with people that were nice to him and there were no car or city noises (this was in the country) and he even got to swim a bit in the pool, but then we got back home and is back to being very sad. i only started him on the valium yesterday after the vet saw him (even the vet said the change in him is quite dramatic, he shakes a lot and constantly (even when he has seen this vet 3 times already) and has lost some weight. the vet gave me herbal types, not drugs because he said he didnt wanted to put agapito on heavy medication which will only make him sleepy. i know i am freaking out, and the medication will work in a few days i suppose, but is breaking my heart. i dont mind if hubby is his favorite, but i do have to admit his behavior is a lot different when hubby is around (he seems happier, i think is because i am the one who takes him out more and because he hates it, he associates me with it, i cant even get a leash near him, that he goes hyding... he has been hiding in the closet a lot ever since the incident. i dont want to go on an on boring you, but i am concerned for him, he means so much to me, and i feel so guilty this all happened to him, to make a long story short: remember how i said my cat and him hated each other? well, right now he is too sad to even chase her or make trouble, he just passes her by and keeps walking....
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06-14-2006, 01:11 PM | #15 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisiana
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| Wow, that is tough. I wonder what The Dog Whisperer would say about this. I guess it is like post traumatic stress disorder. I hope he feels better soon. Keep us posted. |
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