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06-28-2006, 11:41 AM | #1 |
Spoilin' Tilly & Jack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana
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| What should I do....... A few months ago I took Tilly to the vet and they told me that she has separation anxiety. I have never seen a dog act the way she does. I don't just have to leave her home or with someone else, I can just walk in the other room and she will start shaking. Then she will get so upset she will poop. Which isn't a good combination for me. (I'm pregnant and just the thought or the smell makes me sick) I know it isn't because she needs to go out. I can take her out and she will go potty, then she will do this not even ten minutes later. It is usually just her and I during the day and I'm afraid she will just get worse when the baby gets here. Do you guys and gals have any tips for what I can do to break her from this? Any suggestions will be much appreciated. Thanks!
__________________ Momma Tilly Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail. |
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06-28-2006, 12:04 PM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana
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| Hi Sis, mom here.....sure hope things do get better with Tilly Bean:0) Nana dont like to hear stories like this....hope someone can come along and give u a few tips to try..any tips out there????? well talk to ya soon much love Mom/Nana :0) |
06-28-2006, 12:05 PM | #3 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas
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| Sounds like Tilly has a very bad case and it would be beneficial to both of you to find a solution. Here's some information from the web about a medication called Clomicalm. BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION BEST MEDICINE IN TREATING DOGS' SEPARATION ANXIETY MANHATTAN -- For the most part, Kasey is a wonderful pet. But during tax season -- the busiest time of year for her owner, Karen -- the 2-year old beagle's behavior takes a nose-dive. The long hours Karen is away and the reduction in attention Kasey receives makes the pet excruciatingly anxious, causing her to urinate on furniture in the house. Kasey's problem may be deeper than revenge. She may be suffering from a disorder the canine world is beginning to take seriously -- separation anxiety. The malady is one of the most common reasons owners euthanize pets. Separation disorder, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian, becomes a problem when pets are separated from their owners. The ailment occurs when the pet, because of an abnormally close bond between it and the owner, becomes extremely distressed or anxious when separated from the owner. The four predominant signs a pet may suffer from the malady include destructiveness, excessive salivation, excessive vocalization or house-soiling when the owner is absent. Cats can also have separation anxiety, but tend to suffer from the problem less than dogs. Cats are typically loners and not apt to get as distressed when the owner is away. Anxiety is more common in dogs because they tend to be social or pack animals. Separation anxiety seems to be more prevalent in dogs that are either raised as orphans or shelter dogs that have been previously abandoned. These dogs subsequently develop an "abnormally strong" bond with the owner and will follow the owner from room to room, never letting the owner out of sight. That type of bonding is inappropriate because the pet becomes too attached and dependent. The dog needs to learn to be confident and independent. A medication, Clomicalm, is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat separation anxiety in dogs. The tricyclic anti-depressant is typically not used for depression in dogs, but to reduce the anxiety associated with separation and facilitate behavioral modification. Dogs can be given medication for a specified period of time, in which the dog can relax, be less anxious and more confident. Owners should help their dog relax and not reinforce anxious behavior. While some are heralding the drug as a speedy cure, Clomicalm alone is not the answer for treating separation anxiety. The drug should be used in combination with "behavior modification" for the pet. Behavior modification for separation anxiety includes not making a big production about leaving or rewarding the dog for being anxious. Owners should ignore the pet for 20-30 minutes prior to leaving to avoid an abrupt discrepancy from giving it lots of attention, then leaving. A pet's anxiety is less worse if an owner tries to ignore their pet before leaving and just quietly slips out the door. Another part of behavior modification for separation anxiety includes teaching the dog to relax when the owner comes home. Owners should ignoring a jumping dog, waiting until the dog settles down before acknowledging its presence. Behavior modification alone can help the animal overcome this problem; however, in many instances time is of the utmost essence in the training process. Often by the time an owner has consulted with a vet, they're at the point where either the dog goes or they get the problem fixed. Having six months to work with anxious dogs might not be an option, and a quicker time of improvement is needed. That's when medication is typically used. Clomicalm is not for every dog. Dog owners should consult with their veterinarian first to see if the drug is a proper treatment option for their pet. Updated July 2005 |
06-28-2006, 12:09 PM | #4 |
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| My boss' dog also uses Clomicalm and it works wonders for her.
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06-28-2006, 12:11 PM | #5 |
Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA
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| I have no advice, but want to send you best wishes as you work with Tilly.
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06-28-2006, 12:15 PM | #6 |
Spoilin' Tilly & Jack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana
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| That sounds just like Tilly. She is on medication but like your post says I agree medicine alone prolly wont fix the problem. Thanks for your reply!
__________________ Momma Tilly Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail. |
06-28-2006, 12:40 PM | #7 |
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| I would recommend maybe hiring a trainer if you can, to help. This is probably something that needs the training of a pro. Good luck and best wishes. Try having playdates and socializing her. Maybe she won't be as scared/nervous or anxious if she has a little buddy to play with.
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06-28-2006, 12:49 PM | #8 |
Luvs Lulu Donating Member | I don't have any answers for it. Ten years back my husband and I had a male pitbull that was the same way. He would cry like someone was physically torturing him. Would be sure to make a mess once we left him even if it were for five minutes (mind you we always spent a ton of time with him and walked him before we had to go anywhere). Was very destructive as well. I too was pregnant and dealing with what you were dealing with now. I eventually had to rehome him because the landlord wasn't happy with the noises, I couldn't deal with the damage and the unsanitary conditions. I did rehome him to a good friend that had a farm and it seemed to work out better for him. He had a ton of land to keep himself busy on and animals to constantly keep him company. Good luck!!! It's really hard to deal with.
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06-28-2006, 12:59 PM | #9 |
Spoilin' Tilly & Jack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana
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| She goes to my moms house to play with her yorkie and Tilly loves Baby. She just doesn't want me out of the room. I just cant even begin to think of giving her away. I haven't had her long (last February) but she is already family to us. Thanks for all the great advice!!
__________________ Momma Tilly Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail. |
06-28-2006, 01:20 PM | #10 |
Luvs Lulu Donating Member | I hated to get rid of Bishop too but it was either rehome him or have to move ourself. Our landlord was at his wits end with the howling.
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06-28-2006, 01:22 PM | #11 | |
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06-28-2006, 01:32 PM | #12 |
Spoilin' Tilly & Jack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana
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| Well thank you for the compliment, it really made me feel good! We really haven't ever considered it. About how much does one cost? Hubby and I are pretty limited on money (he is still in college). We give Tilly as much as we can afford. We were fortunate that the lady that breeded her knew mom from when she bought her yorkie and she is letting us make monthly payments. It has been such a blessing.
__________________ Momma Tilly Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail. |
06-28-2006, 01:37 PM | #13 | |
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Try this link and just call for quotes. It seems that you are a wonderful yorkie mom and good for you for finding a way to correct this now. I commend you. It is very difficult and I'm sorry you have to go through it but I bet Tilly is such a good loving dog with such loving owners
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06-28-2006, 01:43 PM | #14 |
Spoilin' Tilly & Jack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana
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| Thanks for the link! I will be sure to check it out. I'm stubborn so I won't be giving up on her. I have always been fond of animals and have taken them with loving arms. I just don't know how people can be so mean to their animals. They are so innocent and just want love.
__________________ Momma Tilly Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail. |
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