Acting different after we returned from vacation - is he sick??
 

We just got back from vacation after being gone for a week, and Rocco seems out of sorts. It almost seems like he's too quiet, and he is not eating much (although the weather has been HOT!), and isn't really playing as much. He still loves his walks, and is very happy to see us if we leave for a while, but is not as active as he was. His gums, eyes and tongue are normal pink, his bowel movements are pretty normal (just 1 or 2 "softies", not diarrhea), his skin is healthy and unbitten, his ears are good and clean. Could it just be that he's acclimating to us returning, or maybe he was a little "mad" at us? While we were gone, he was boarded at a place that he's groomed at and he's been to about 4 times for "daycare". He was only boarded from Saturday (7/3) to Wednesday morning (7/7), then my house/puppy sitter picked him up and was with him till we came home Saturday afternoon. Both said he did great. Sorry for the long post, but just want to cover what I can, and ANY help would be appreciated. I was thinking of bringing him to the vet, but there's really nothing specific to bring him for since he's not sick. Any ideas?

OH, and one more thing. When I sent him for boarding, I supplied cooked chopped chicken to be used in case he wasn't eating the first day. I wrote instructions for her to add about 1tsp to his kibble if he needed encouragement to eat. Then when the sitter picked him up, she was told that he didn't eat a lot the past day because she ran out of chicken...??!! Apparently he needed it to eat while there.

Poor little Rocco. I hope that he's just adjusting to being back home. I think that if it were me I'd bring him to the vet to get checked out. Could he have picked up a virus from the boarding facility? Hugs to Rocco.

Thank you. I don't think it's a virus - his eyes are clear, he's not feverish (his pads and armpits feel fine), and his nose is clear. No coughing, not even a sick look to him. He just seems quiet.

I hope he's back to his old self but if you feel like something isn't right--maybe get him checked out just to be sure. Poor little baby, often times dogs try to conceal their pain so you can't really tell sometimes.

YES, insecure and a bit anxious is how I would describe him right now. He usually talks to me with his eyes, but hasn't really given me much face time since I came home (he walks away as if not interested after a couple of minutes). I'm really hoping you're right and I see my typical, silly little furbutt again very soon!

Yep, he's probably just mad at you for leaving him at home...Yorkies want to go on vacation too!! LOL! Well it's more likely that he is feeling a little insecure and out of sorts. It seems to me these soulful little dogs feel things more intensely. I've had many,many dogs of all kinds in my 48 years and i have never had one as sensitive as Mabel. I know it sounds nuts but i feel like Mabel really "gets me". My friends and family just don't know, they think i'm crazy!!! I'm not am i ??!!:eek:

He is mad at you and wants more chicken!

I know when I leave mine they pout and will not look at me for days. Then they come around. I would just keep a close watch on him. If he is drinking and eating a little I wouldn't worry to much right now. No vomiting/diareha?

:lol tearsI'm happy to report that you are probably right! My little guy has been acting like himself again today. I just can't believe how sensitive he is...I am certain now that he was a little insecure and/or mad at me. Breaks my heart, really. I'm just relieved that he's ok and now eating very well. :)

Maybe, maybe not ;). But rest assured, there are a heck of a lot of us in the same boat as you with these sweet little angel babies of ours!