Advise re possible depression - YorkieTalk.com Forums

alim09 · 02-05-2015, 06:01 AM

Hi Folks, we have a 13 month old. For the last few days he seems very down, sleeping a lot, not really playing with his toys. He is not eating terribly well but that's not unusual for him. At times he's really perky and like his old self.
We got a new couch last week in our small apartment and I wonder is the change upsetting him.
Does anyone have a similar experience and / or advise.
Thanks, Alison

Wylie's Mom · 02-06-2015, 06:14 AM

Dog do sleep a TON, they really do. Maybe just keep an eye on him over the next few days and if you're still concerned, take him in for an exam...?

Candescence · 02-15-2015, 10:04 AM

Hi,

If the dog doesn't eat well, I would probably try another food. Another thought is that the dog could be bored. When my pups act like this, they usually perk up when I engage them in some type of activity.

Lilah Charm · 02-15-2015, 05:32 PM

Hi Alison! Welcome to Yorkie talk

it's good to keep a close eye on our little buddies as they can go downhill fast. There are many a Yorkie who have a finicky appetite but make sure your pup continues to eliminate (poop and pee) appropriately and especially if you have a tiny keep an eye out for any signs of hypoglycemia. Maybe your buddy is just going through a growth spurt and needs an extra nap? But if you are worried keep an eye out for additional signs of poor condition: any trouble waking or balancing, vomiting etc and like ann said, if you are still worried take him in for a check up

good luck with your pup!

02-05-2015, 06:01 AM	#1
alim09 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Dublin Posts: 1	Advise re possible depression Hi Folks, we have a 13 month old. For the last few days he seems very down, sleeping a lot, not really playing with his toys. He is not eating terribly well but that's not unusual for him. At times he's really perky and like his old self. We got a new couch last week in our small apartment and I wonder is the change upsetting him. Does anyone have a similar experience and / or advise. Thanks, Alison

02-06-2015, 06:14 AM	#2
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Dog do sleep a TON, they really do. Maybe just keep an eye on him over the next few days and if you're still concerned, take him in for an exam...? __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

02-15-2015, 10:04 AM	#3
Candescence Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 40	Depression Hi, If the dog doesn't eat well, I would probably try another food. Another thought is that the dog could be bored. When my pups act like this, they usually perk up when I engage them in some type of activity.

02-15-2015, 05:32 PM	#4
Lilah Charm Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,721	Hi Alison! Welcome to Yorkie talk it's good to keep a close eye on our little buddies as they can go downhill fast. There are many a Yorkie who have a finicky appetite but make sure your pup continues to eliminate (poop and pee) appropriately and especially if you have a tiny keep an eye out for any signs of hypoglycemia. Maybe your buddy is just going through a growth spurt and needs an extra nap? But if you are worried keep an eye out for additional signs of poor condition: any trouble waking or balancing, vomiting etc and like ann said, if you are still worried take him in for a check up good luck with your pup! __________________ Alyssa and Lilah