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Izzy · 04-24-2006, 06:24 PM

We have a ten month old Yorkie who's name is Izzy. She is just the most precious thing and spoiled rotten!! Last weekend my husband had to go out of the province for awhile due to his job, which may be for several months. Izzy of course was very attached to him. Since that time Izzy has not been herself, she has been vomiting her food and crying almost constantly unless you have her up in your arms cuddling her. Then even when in my arms she is still making whimpering sounds like a very unsettled baby. Today, she has come around a little(after three days). She ate her meals today and kept them down, but she still seems very anxious/depressed. Her eyes do not even have the same shine these past four days. Has anyone else had any experience with separation anxiety?? If so, I would be so very grateful for any advice you could give me. I look forward to hearing from you.

Debbie and Izzy
Newfoundland & Labrador

JeanieK · 04-24-2006, 06:46 PM

I've never experienced that, so I have no suggestions. I just want to tell you I hope she gets over it soon, and to welcome you to YT.

SnowWa · 04-24-2006, 06:56 PM

"Spoiled rotten - huh!" With your husband gone, you have no choice or anything else to do than try and manage your little puppy yourself. And, this may be a good opportunity to try and "unspoil" her a little bit.

Cuddle her, love her, spend time with her, feed her, makes sure she has water, and make sure she is always comfortable. There is no reason she shouldn't respond to all of these things and become happier soon.

If you fuss over her too much right now (and really baby her) - you may end up with an even "more-spoiled" little dog. And, if this happens neither she nor you will be very happy.

I love my dogs a lot and play with them all the time and take very good care of them....and they both sleep with me. But, neither of them is spoiled. They play with one another a lot and love other people and children and other dogs. I really think they are both very happy and well adjusted. Neither of them require attention from me 24/7, but they enjoy it when they get it. And, whenever I'm gone from home for a day or two (and once a week), they stay happy and playful the whole time I'm gone. Interestingly, when I leave my dogs, I'm the one who suffers from separation anxiety --they don't!

Good luck! Carol Jean

Connie · 04-24-2006, 06:58 PM

It could very well be separation anxiety, of which I don't know much about, but I think it would be a good idea to have her checked by a vet, just in case there's something else going on. If her eyes aren't as bright as usual, that is sometimes a sign of an illness.

Please keep us updated on how she's doing! I know these little ones can get depressed, just like us!

Izzy · 04-25-2006, 07:17 PM

Thank you so very much for replying to my post and for your advice. Izzy has been doing a lot better this past day or so. I really do feel that what she was experiencing was separation anxiety. Even though I tried to get her to socialize and play she just wanted no part of it. Normally, she is a well socialized and well behaved pet who wants to play hide and seek and catch, among other things, but she was just not interested in her normal schedule or the things she enjoyed. All she wanted to do was whine and cuddle. I was really quite worried, as she was not keeping down any food and had very little interest to eat her scheduled meals for several days, which seemed more like anorexia than a virus. Thank goodness she is finally coming around again and getting back to her old self.

Izzy is a very well socialized and well behaved pet, even though we tend to spoil her a little at times!! But how can you not help it with a face like that!!! I understand completely what you are saying, when you mentioned that at this time it is important not to overspoil her,as it may not be in Izzy's best interest or mine at this time. I will certainly do what I feel is necessary, so that Izzy remains well adjusted and happy. I have raised two wonderful children to adulthood and that did not do me in, so I am sure I can manage Izzy. Izzy is very much a part of this family. However, there is one positive note.....no tuition fees!!! So I do not feel one bit guilty when I give her the extra cuddles or spoil her a little bit at times. I am not preparing her for Med School. This one is not leaving home to try and make it out into this rotten old world, but she does have to follow the rules too.

Debbie & Izzy
Newfoundland & Labrador

04-24-2006, 06:24 PM	#1
Izzy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norris Arm, Newfoundland & Labrador Posts: 8	Separation Anxiety ?? We have a ten month old Yorkie who's name is Izzy. She is just the most precious thing and spoiled rotten!! Last weekend my husband had to go out of the province for awhile due to his job, which may be for several months. Izzy of course was very attached to him. Since that time Izzy has not been herself, she has been vomiting her food and crying almost constantly unless you have her up in your arms cuddling her. Then even when in my arms she is still making whimpering sounds like a very unsettled baby. Today, she has come around a little(after three days). She ate her meals today and kept them down, but she still seems very anxious/depressed. Her eyes do not even have the same shine these past four days. Has anyone else had any experience with separation anxiety?? If so, I would be so very grateful for any advice you could give me. I look forward to hearing from you. Debbie and Izzy Newfoundland & Labrador

04-24-2006, 06:46 PM	#2
JeanieK Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 7,529	I've never experienced that, so I have no suggestions. I just want to tell you I hope she gets over it soon, and to welcome you to YT. __________________ Ollie Chachi Hallie Harlie & Me CircleKRanchYorkies.com]

04-24-2006, 06:56 PM	#3
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,991	"Spoiled rotten - huh!" With your husband gone, you have no choice or anything else to do than try and manage your little puppy yourself. And, this may be a good opportunity to try and "unspoil" her a little bit. Cuddle her, love her, spend time with her, feed her, makes sure she has water, and make sure she is always comfortable. There is no reason she shouldn't respond to all of these things and become happier soon. If you fuss over her too much right now (and really baby her) - you may end up with an even "more-spoiled" little dog. And, if this happens neither she nor you will be very happy. I love my dogs a lot and play with them all the time and take very good care of them....and they both sleep with me. But, neither of them is spoiled. They play with one another a lot and love other people and children and other dogs. I really think they are both very happy and well adjusted. Neither of them require attention from me 24/7, but they enjoy it when they get it. And, whenever I'm gone from home for a day or two (and once a week), they stay happy and playful the whole time I'm gone. Interestingly, when I leave my dogs, I'm the one who suffers from separation anxiety --they don't! Good luck! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

04-24-2006, 06:58 PM	#4
Connie Maddie's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 6,864	It could very well be separation anxiety, of which I don't know much about, but I think it would be a good idea to have her checked by a vet, just in case there's something else going on. If her eyes aren't as bright as usual, that is sometimes a sign of an illness. Please keep us updated on how she's doing! I know these little ones can get depressed, just like us! __________________ Connie's Custom Harness Dresses & Vests

04-25-2006, 07:17 PM	#5
Izzy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norris Arm, Newfoundland & Labrador Posts: 8	Thank you so very much for replying to my post and for your advice. Izzy has been doing a lot better this past day or so. I really do feel that what she was experiencing was separation anxiety. Even though I tried to get her to socialize and play she just wanted no part of it. Normally, she is a well socialized and well behaved pet who wants to play hide and seek and catch, among other things, but she was just not interested in her normal schedule or the things she enjoyed. All she wanted to do was whine and cuddle. I was really quite worried, as she was not keeping down any food and had very little interest to eat her scheduled meals for several days, which seemed more like anorexia than a virus. Thank goodness she is finally coming around again and getting back to her old self. Izzy is a very well socialized and well behaved pet, even though we tend to spoil her a little at times!! But how can you not help it with a face like that!!! I understand completely what you are saying, when you mentioned that at this time it is important not to overspoil her,as it may not be in Izzy's best interest or mine at this time. I will certainly do what I feel is necessary, so that Izzy remains well adjusted and happy. I have raised two wonderful children to adulthood and that did not do me in, so I am sure I can manage Izzy. Izzy is very much a part of this family. However, there is one positive note.....no tuition fees!!! So I do not feel one bit guilty when I give her the extra cuddles or spoil her a little bit at times. I am not preparing her for Med School. This one is not leaving home to try and make it out into this rotten old world, but she does have to follow the rules too. Debbie & Izzy Newfoundland & Labrador