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dottiesyrky · 08-14-2010, 02:05 PM

Hi:
I have a newly rescued 1.5 yr Yorkie who seemed very healthy when we adopted him. He had been rehomed a couple of times before he came to us, but is so friendly and mellow. He however has little appetite, and apart from spurts of high energy and play, sleeps A LOT (for such a young dog).
He is being fed the same dry food as previously in his foster home, and will eat small amounts of it if sprinkled with (a little) parmesan. (I have also fed him the Vet formula wet canned food plus boiled rice to tempt him after he threw up yellow bile liquid once.) All food he eats stays down and he pees and poops well. He appears well and hydrated, and will walk faster than we can, given any chance. Could his lethargy and lack of appetite be just due to the new home and routine and the resulting stress? He does seem bored and we cannot seem to keep him amused for long with play. The one thing that really livens him up is the walk and meeting other dogs and people.
I would appreciate any comments and advice please.
Thank you.

08-14-2010, 02:05 PM	#1
dottiesyrky Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA Posts: 2,505	New home problems? Hi: I have a newly rescued 1.5 yr Yorkie who seemed very healthy when we adopted him. He had been rehomed a couple of times before he came to us, but is so friendly and mellow. He however has little appetite, and apart from spurts of high energy and play, sleeps A LOT (for such a young dog). He is being fed the same dry food as previously in his foster home, and will eat small amounts of it if sprinkled with (a little) parmesan. (I have also fed him the Vet formula wet canned food plus boiled rice to tempt him after he threw up yellow bile liquid once.) All food he eats stays down and he pees and poops well. He appears well and hydrated, and will walk faster than we can, given any chance. Could his lethargy and lack of appetite be just due to the new home and routine and the resulting stress? He does seem bored and we cannot seem to keep him amused for long with play. The one thing that really livens him up is the walk and meeting other dogs and people. I would appreciate any comments and advice please. Thank you.