Do Yorkies get panic attacks? I am pretty sure Buddy had one yesterday. I left him to go out shopping and was gone for only 2hrs. When I returned he could barely breath. He was panting so rapidly I thought he was going to have a heart attack. I have never seen him like this before. His body was very hot so I put his sweater on and took him out in the cool air. It had been raining and it was cold. What's he do, roll around in the wet cold grass. I let him for a few minutes we walked and back home. He was calmer now. I took off his sweater and harness and when I turned around I saw blood on the marble floor. I knew he was digging once again at the door trying to get to me after I left and cut his paw. When I looked around more I saw blood on the kitchen wallpaper, dishwasher, stove, couch, into mybedroom all across the wall under the windows. Hrs later I went into the master bathroom to find bloody footprints across the counter top! He get's up there but can't get down. Yesterday he did jump, thank God he didn't break his leg. It seems he was trying to get to every window in the house to get to me! Never before has anything this serious happened. He whines and cries when I leave in the morning but never when I'm home and leave during the afternoon. I think he paniced and went into a frenzy! I swear, everytime I solve a problem with this guy he gives me yet another one. He stayed by my side the rest of the day and into the night. My 3yr old granddaughter had her first sleep over Fri night and they had a good time together. I took her home late in the afternoon and he was fine on Sat. Then Sun this! I had to go to work this am and left the two bedroom doors closed, my nightgown with him and the gate across the front door on the inside so he can't dig the wood and cut his feet again. I looked at his pads and nails but they seemed fine. This dog is going to put me 6ft under yet. It's been 5yrs and he's now starting this again. He always had seperation anxiety and I bought several devises on the market over the years but nothing helped. Pennies in a can is the only thing but he recently became afraid of it. Shaking etc. so I stopped using it. Now this! I am beside myself. I can't stay home forever. Any other suggestions. I think I tried them all. |
Oh gosh that is scary. Poor buddy. A hug for you and a kiss for him. Listen you might need to do that thing where you hug them and then walk out the door and wait a few minutes and come right back in. Increase the time outside. So he knows your coming back. They eventually get that your not leaving them. I remember that they also said to give them a treat or toy to distract them when your leaving or do your best to wear them out from playing so they sleep while your gone. |
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Hi Beth, I am exhusted from keeping this guy happy. I sit each morning from 6:30-7:00 playing with him. Been doing this for 5yrs as well. I leave him with a treat, a hug a kiss. It's been 5yrs and after yesterday I am at a loss. It's his way or no way he's saying to me. I only hope the nightgown helps him. Never, ever has it been this bad. He also get's walked twice before I leave, at 6 and 8. I can't stop thinking about the anxiety attack or panic attack I think he had. That's a first. |
Crap that is a long time to deal. Would you consider maybe getting him a companion...maybe a cat or another Yorkie. It might be good for him. |
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Callie has panic attacks. We have tranquilizers for really bad ones. I try to soothe her instead of giving meds, but sometimes it is bad so I give her a small dose.I wonder too, if a friend might help Buddy?On the other hand, you might really have your hands full with Buddy AND a second dog. Hugs for both of you. |
Gosh Carol, your post shocked me. I didn't know they would have these type of things after five years. Surely he knows after five years that you are going to come back? Poor little guy, and my heart goes out to you, you must be just beside yourself! I don't have any suggestions other than what others have offered. I just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you.:) |
Poor Bud. I'm sorry to hear that. I don't really have any advice, but I hope you get it worked out. Perhaps a little doggy friend wouldn't be so bad and maybe keep him company? Does he like the company of females? ;) |
Hi Carol, sorry you are going through this with Buddy. Was there something different this time? I don't know what to say...Hope any of the member have a good advise and you find a solution for poor Buddy |
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I've been seriously considering it lately because he's gotten so much better all around then he hit's me with something like this. Truthfully I am so parinoid of getting another Buddy:p I love him to death but he's been quite the challange these past 5yrs. When I had my grandpup Harley for a couple of day's and left he still cried and whined when I left so I don't think adding another for that reason will help us. He's who he is only thing is who is he? From one day to the next it's something different. |
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Really, that's interesting. Maybe this is something I should talk to our vet about. It's the first time this happend but I don't think his heart could beat that fast all day without a heat attack. Pray he's ok when I get home. Maybe it won't happen again. This might be something I'll have to look into. |
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Thank you. This was the worst yet. He's been so good, I thought for sometime now. You never no with Bud. |
I think petedge or jefferspets might carry that air refreshner. It's kind of like the plug ins but it's a lavender scented that is supposed to sooth the pups. That might work. Worth a shot instead of meds. |
Carol, I know it sounds silly but maybe try recording your voice and playing that while you are gone. You could read a book out loud and replay it for him, how about leaving a tv or radio on? I used to call home and talk to Harley on the answering machine, telling him he was a good boy etc. My DH thought I was out of my mind, but it made me feel better.:rolleyes: |
Carol check your email I sent you the link to that soother. |
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But now this. He's a mommy's boy and only wants me home with him. I've been leaving for 5yrs and he is getting worse instead of better. Strange I think. |
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That's what I was thinking but the only thing different was the one bedroom door, which is our tv room, was closed because I just had the room re-painted on THurs and shampooed the rug Sun morn. Didn't want Bud walking on a wet rug. This is our life. I never know what he going to throw at me from one day to the next. Months go by uneventfull then whammy. This time was really bad because of the breathing scared the life out of me. |
I say get him a sister. Then he won't feel alone when your gone. |
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Have you ever tried the Bach Rescue Remedy? I have never used it but I would be curious to know if it works. I want to order some and have it on hand. A couple of my babies get terrified during thunderstorms. Here is a website that talks about it: Rescue Remedy |
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Beth, I bought that plug in when Buddy was a puppy. Sorry to say I don't think it helped any. That was one of the devises I did buy. Thanks Beth, |
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Thank you so much. I saved this site and will read about it later. That might be just what we need. It say's it can be used daily so this is looking good. |
WOW, that is one little stressed out Baby, I'm so sorry to hear you are going through this. I know he's 5, but maybe you need to start all over at the begining again, like crate training, esp since he is getting hurt. Many many moons ago, my precious Tea'la was hurt when I came home from work, apparently she was playing with her toy and smacked her little head THROUGH a wall.. Needless to say she spent a week in intensive care and the vet chewed me out big time, all I could do is ball as I held her in my arms. Well, she was my miracle baby and made it with no side effects, PRAISE THE LORD!!! They are so small and our homes are so big to them, all it would take is jumping off the couch wrong and snap! YIKES!!! They actually feel more secure in their crates and I know for a fact that when I walk in the door my babies will be safe and secure. I don't know if this will work for you and your situation, all I know is it works for me. Best wishes with Buddy! |
I was going to suggest Bach's as well. I do a lot of rescue work and when we raid a mill or go into a hoarders environment we usually bring a batch of Bach's rescue remedy with us, it helps soothe these animals. I use it on Hamish, who has thunderstorm/fireworks issues....but sometimes (like 4th of july) when its just TOO much, I have some sedatives for him. We only use tem occasionally, but it seems to break the cycle. My suggestion would be to try the Bach's first. Then, escalate if you have to, because maybe after a few calm days he will have that "cycle" of dependency broken and you can wean him off it. good luck! its awful when they can't tell you what's bothering them! |
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Thank you for your suggestions. Buddy is 16lbs and we have not used a crate since he was 6mos old. I don't think that will work for us. He didn't like it then so once he was trained at six months, he had free run of the house. I will, however, give him less room by keeping the two bedroom doors closed. I can't wait to get home tonight. |
oh nooo! carol im so sorry, i feel so bad for buddy , and you of course. the poor fellow. i hope he is ok tonight when you get home.. Lexi knows the routine during the week, she knows i leave, but when i get home, she goes nuts on me.. she starts choking and going crazy. and on the weekends, i could leave for a hour and come back and she goes nuts, choking again.. i wish i had an answer for you. i hope is all works out . hugs and kisses buddy boy. |
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I tried ordering from the above site which was provided to me from bjh, Do you have another site. This one is not working. I tried 3 times. Thanks, |
Carol, I'm sorry. I wish I knew of something that would help, but my best advice is to get him a playmate. Sending you and Buddy big hugs. |
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Here is another website that carries it. I have ordered from this site before: Bach Rescue Remedy - Natural Stress Reliever |
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