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03-30-2008, 08:06 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ
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| Chelsea has lost her appetite As many of you know I had to put my 12 yr old dog down this week. My 1 yr old has been very depressed ever since. I really didn't think chelsea would be so affected by it since she really didn't get to spend so much with him. He was so weak that she would knock him over just by running past him. While i was at work, they would both be in my parents apartment upstairs. However, we would separate them as soon as she started bugging him. I am a little concerned because Chelsea is very nervous, doesn't seem to have an appetite and is very reserved. Do you think I should be concerned? I was thinking of getting a second dog way before rocky got sick but now I think I want to wait. This has been very hard on my family. My mom is devastated. She is retired and looks after them while I am at work. I don't want Chelsea to be depressed but I feel that we need time to heal. How long did you wait before getting a second pup? |
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03-30-2008, 08:35 PM | #2 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Oh, I'm so sorry; I was told once that if you have a blanket or something that smells like the older dog it helps the other one. I guess she is just grieving, and probably senses your sadness as well. I think how long you should wait is a very individual question, and some people need more time than others. My last lost pet was so traumatic we took several years off because I just did not want to go through that pain again. It was a lengthy illness. Since you have another dog, you may not want to wait as long because she might enjoy the company of another pet. I hope you all feel better soon.
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03-30-2008, 08:39 PM | #3 |
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| Oh I am just so sorry for your loss. I know exactly what you and your little Chelsea are going through. I lost my Tigger at 13 years (long story). His surviving playmate, Spanky, who was my "Porky Yorky", always having had a great appetite, went into a total decline when Tigger died, showed little interest in eating. It's a really good thing that your Mom is home with Chelsea..... she needs lots of love right now. She is grieving for her friend, even though he was much older than her. If she is only a year old, this was the only companian she knew after leaving her Mama and litter-mates. As for getting another baby, I say each to his own. Sometimes one needs time to grieve the passing of a beloved pet. Other times, people handle grief easier if they have a new baby to shower with love. You have to do what is right for you. Because Chelsea is so young, there is a great chance another pup will restore her good spirits. Does she have any "small-dog" playmates??? In my area we often have Yorkie meetups..... something like that could be therapeutic for all of you. Big hugs to both of you, Lauren
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