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Originally Posted by StewiesMom thanks everyone for the responses. I *really* wanted to know if it was separation anxiety on the dog's side or owner's side or whatever. I know I always rush to get home when I am away from Stewie because *I* am the one w/ the sep anxiety. Stewie gets anxiety when he's out and people are poking in his carrier, so we don't go to too many establishments together. We do go visiting homes though, and Stewie loves going to my friends and family's homes. |
I live in a very small town, and I can take Sadie into all of the antique stores, furniture store, and bookstore. I don't push it any further than that. At the bank, she gets a doggie bone.
SpeaKing of separation anxiety, Sadie and I both have it big time. She is 3 1/2 years old, and I have had her ten mos. In those ten mos. she has barked about 20 times.
Wrong! I decided to tape record her while I was gone, and she panted and barked non-stop. It is getting worse.
Yesterday after I got her from the groomers, she just slumped in her car seat. So not like her. She looked half drugged. Last night was a disaster (posted on the sick Yorkie site), and I just got two hours of sleep. She shook continuously, and I was afraid she would have a seizure.
Was upsets me is that I called my vet Monday, just trying to be prepared for an emergency in advance and was told that all I have to do is call the office, and my message will be forwarded to my vet, and he will call back immediately.
I called the vet a 6a, and was told that he is not on call this
weekend, and to go to another small town 20 miles away.
No names of vets were given to me.
I got lucky, I think, as we have one other vet in town and he works mornings only on Sats. When I asked him about emergencies, he said if there is no answer, to find whoever is available. He would not recommend anyone.
Meantime, he takes her temp., which is fine. Said it was anxiety, and gave a med. to give her only before I leave for long periods of time, like 5 - 8 hours. It is called, "Homeopet Natures Natural Medicine - Anxiety".
I am really concerned, as she is not well. Sleeps all the time, and not peppy at all. I called him back at 11:30a,
as the office closes at noon, and told him I am concerned and will he be available tomorrow, if things get worse.
He said we are taking off for a half day tomorrow. He said he is sure it is anxiety.
I know this is windy, and prob. the wrong forum to ask, but does anyone have any experience with anxiety?
Thanks.