Thumper not drinking water Are there any suggestions to get your dog to drink water? Since yesterday evening Thumper refuses to drink. I took him on a long walk and he still will not drink. He is barely eating but I was able to get him to eat some wet food so it has moisture. He pushes away his dry food. I think it is that he always waited for Boomer to start eating first so now he is lost. I gave him some chicken broth and he took about two sips. I am worried about him dehydrating. I just don't know how to get him through this as he can't tell me what is wrong. He just lays on the bed without moving. I can't lose him also. |
Thumper is suffering a devastating loss and it will take time for him to get over losing his Boomer. Let him know you understand and keep him close...I would check with your vet as to his eating and drinking. I'm just so very sorry for you both. It's the little things, the small, everyday occurrences that you'll remember. The laughs, the antics, the joy. And even though it seems like you can never recover from your loss, it is these very memories that will help push the pain away and bring back the smiles. |
Poor Thumper, he is grieving. Try a little Parmesan cheese or sardines with his food. |
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Two broken hearts to mend May God bless you and Thumper and bring you through this with his loving grace. This is yours and Thumpers tremendous loss but yet I feel your pain and it grieves me no end that you are suffering like this. I pray for you and Thumper to recover from this as only He can do for the two of you. You are both in shock and need each other to lean on for comfort. I am so glad you were able to write Yorkie Talk about what happened and so many folks are here to comfort you and hold your hand as best as they are able. Words do not come easy to me but I had to try at least to add my sympathies with all the others. I know you will be there for Thumper so he does not totally shut down with the help of all these kind folks on here giving you their input. And having him to comfort may be of great help to you in this I believe. |
You are there and that is helping beyond what anything else could...As he is yours, you are his life; thank God you have one another. My heart aches for you and Thumper; it'll get better, please believe that it will get better. |
Thank you all for the support. Boomer was my first pet I had to euthanize so the process is all new to me. I feel so helpless. I am waiting for a call back from the vet to see about him refusing water. Tomorrow I go back to work and I am afraid of leaving him for the day. I have a camera and will be checking in on him frequently. |
I've been in your situation more than once. I think it is brave and strong and right that you were there for Boomer when he needed you most. You thought of him first and did what he needed you to do---even though it is the hardest thing in the world. May God bless you and Thumper through this hardest of times. There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. |
He is mourning and probably not sure what is going on. I would give it a few days. Have you tried maybe an ice cube? |
Buy some chicken pieces, theighs, legs what ever, boil it like you are making chicken soup do NOT add salt or onions. After the chicken is cooked let the broth cool, skim off all the fat, add a couple of table spoons of broth to Thumper's water. This worked for me when Cody came home from major surgery and was not drinking water. Several years ago I had a pack of 3 girls, the two older ones passed 6 months of each other, my 6 year old was the baby, she grieved the loss of her two sisters, she was my little clown, now she was a sad, depressed little girl, she wasn't eating, I had to hand feed her. I would come home from work, she wasn't there to greet me. I could not grieve the loss of my two girls because I didn't want this baby to feed off my sadness. I gave Schnae 6 months to adjust to being the only child. On her daily walks we did not walk the same route we did when her sisters were alive. I donated all the beds and bought her a new one. After work I spent all my time cuddling and talking to her.Week ends I took her to parks that she had never been to. Nothing worked, she was not the girl she use to be, my little clown was gone. 7 months later she was still the depressed,grieving little girl, I knew I had to get her a buddy. I found the perfect girl for her, Matese, a very LARGE 8 week old baby, I didn't know how Schnae would take to now playing the momma roll as my two older ones always babied her, cleaned her face and took care of her. I bought Matese home and it was LOVE at first sight, there was NO jumping on the sofa to get away from the wild child, Schnae ran to this new puppy like it was a long lost friend. Schnae was alive and HAPPY for the first time in 7 months, all I could do was cry I was soooo happy I had my little clown back. Ashley, I tell you this story to let you know Thumper is grieving greatly, him and Boomer were very close, it will take a long while for Thumper to adjust. Hopefully you will find another baby to be Thumper's BFF. I know how painful it is for you to see Thumper so depressed, I lived it also. I don't have to tell you to show him as much attention as you can, I know you are, I know how much you love your boys. Hopefully your vet will have some advise for you. Stay strong for Thumper. (((hugs))) |
How did your little guy do while you were at work? I'll bet he was so happy to see you when got home. Love to you both--I think you're stronger than you believed possible. |
Matese, Your story of loss, many time over, truly brought tears to my eyes; and then I found myself smiling through the tears knowing your precious "little clown" was back. Thank you for sharing your experience so that others might find hope and answers. You have rare and wonderful qualities of insight, sensitivity, the ability to relate on a very personal level. |
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