I got a new pet and my dog is acting depressed. What should I do?
Hi!Some dogs will be more sensitive to this change in your or your household's relationships than others. It can well depend on the dog's prior life circumstances.For years my dogs, 2 to 3 at a time, had overlapped and as one dog passed on another was included not long after. I've known some wonderful, some high spirited, some emotionally wounded dogs, all great to know. None had problems accepting another dog into the household.After the deaths of two oldies in six months I was dogless and decided, due to a very long commute and weekly stay, to wait until retirement to adopt again.Then came a sad story about two dogs abandoned in a backyard when the family moved. The dogs had been in the yard for three years without play, shelter or walks.One of those dogs was tiny and could easily be transported to the other city with me weekly.My new companion did not relate to people. At all.He cruised the environment looking for food and a comfortable sleeping spot. After consultation with an Animal Behaviorist I followed instructions and the little one was soon my dog. He followed and was overjoyed to see me. He was quite biddable, easily trainable, my having read up on breed characteristics.Two years later along came a tiny old guy who also needed a soft berth. Here he is on his first morning, hoping we'll keep him.First dog went off his feed. No longer cared about walks. Seemed to be ill with very low energy. I took him to the vet.Vet checked him over and asked, "have you been spending 'special time' with him since the new guy joined the household?"This was pretty funny as it's basic parenting psychology when a new child arrives. Let the first one know they're special. Special time happened and he perked right up! Didn't take long either.Two years down the road, on a trip:First dog and second dog.
Why has my cat has been acting weird ever since our dog died?
my cat is about 7 years old. and 6 days ago, our dog, Jude, passed away. usually cats and dogs hate each other, but they were best friends. he didn't notice it for the first day or two, but he started acting weird ever since this happened: i was crying in my room about it, and my cat came in and laid his head on my hand. he never does that. he always wants me to pet him and he's really energetic. i understand that cats can sense if you're sad. but ever since i was crying like that, he's been acting weird. our dog has a bed in the garage and every time i go out in the garage, he's always laying there. he's always around the neighborhood, and he never really likes to come inside unless he's hungry. but he's just not coming out of that bed. on the good side, he is eating okay. but how do i make him feel better? i know he's sad, but does he KNOW his best friend died? or does he think she left him? or is he just waiting for her to come back?
My Rottweiler is acting very sad :( help?
OK, all I can do is post this. I am sure that most will think it is insanity. SO be it. BUT.... I know the truth. But first....as far as the bleeding? Just as everyone else stated, your vet ( who sounds horrible enough to be done with and never grace his door again) has cut the quick. If the animal moves at the wrong time or the person cutting doesn't pay attention this can be done in error. I'd imagine your does have a little pain associated and is lamenting that pain, trying to deal with it and just as you would if you bent back a nail pretty far, trying to NOT howl like a lot. As long as the bleeding stops and the area is cleaned and infection free he should be fine, but i WOULD find another vet right away. That could be why your dog is sad. The other? Well..... I once had a dog named pepper. She was half Alaskan Husky and half German Shepherd. I LOVED that dog.Well anyway, a time in my life had come when I had to move out of the house. I decision I wrestled with for some time, having told no one, friends or family. I'd only talked about it with the person I was going to move in with. Stressed as I was, Pepper began moping about when I wasn't home and lingered with me much more than normal when I was at home. She wasn't herself....and in retrospect, I think she knew. Somehow they know. When I moved.... I didn't say bye to her or my Mom ( a very traumatic scene that day) and didn't see either for almost ....well at least a year if not longer. When I walked back into my Moms after what i think was closer to 2 years, Pepper went ballistic, showering me with licks and jumps and snuggles and lap sitting and would NOT leave me alone. I loved her so...... I know you are talking of leaving so maybe your beloved dog knows?
My dog is acting depressed...slow.?
Definitely see a vet. It's weird, but sometimes (once every month or so) my dog Holly gets really depressed and just mopes around for no reason. She's been desexed, but my mum says maybe she still gets the blues around the times that she SHOULD have been on heat, if that makes sense. Your dog is a boy, so I dont think this is the case lol, but sometimes dogs have bad days just like we do. Have him checked, and if your doctor suggests Prozac, ask about the risks because it can make your dog even more depressed, which is silly. If the vet doesnt help, look around for an animal behaviour specialist and see if they can help. Hope your dog gets better, it's awful seeing them sad and not knowing how to help :=) xxxx
How do you cheer up a depressed dog?
You’d need to know why he’s depressed.Hungry? Feed him.Lonely? Play with him; walk him where you’ll run into other people/dogs; take him to a dog park; have a doggie friend come by for a visit; bring him to visit a favorite person or doggie friend; take him somewhere new.Really lonely because of a recent loss of a good buddy or human family member? See previous; make sure he’s getting exercise and socialization and not sitting in the house moping; try a new type of yummy treat; take him for a special pup-centered outing for something he generally likes. If you want to and can, get an additional, compatible pet as company for him.Sore? Give him a backrub/leg rub. Generally sore? Ask your vet about glucosamine/chondroitin.Itchy? Add some cooked fish and/or give him what we call “fish sticks”: one-ingredient dried fish skin sticks from pet-treat stores. Also ask your vet about adding salmon oil to his food.Can’t play because he’s wearing a Cone of Shame, has an injury, or is otherwise recovering from something? Sit with him, pet and/or brush him gently, talk to him, give him some special treats (small ones, so he doesn’t gain extra weight from the lack of exercise).
Does my dog feel neglected?
No no no, i have two dogs and just recently had a baby, and they keep to themselfs now, which i appreciate because i don't want hem trampeling my lil one. My dogs i had for 3 years beefore the baby. Just make sure they get their time too.. when its warm out i take em to the park and throw the ball, and every once in a while i put a treat in baby's hand and let him give to the dogs.. so they learn that the baby is one of us, a owner. On a close eye i let baby play with them and every once in a while i have a playdate for them instead of baby(another dog), or i take them to the dog park so they can just be dogs. Also a I praise them for being such good boys and have the odd snuggles and smoochies when baby is sleeping. Dogs are dogs NOT HUMANS and they adapt to what ever situation you are in, they love you unconditionally and will always be there when you are ready, maybe they are just giving you space because they know that the little ones are helpless. PS my dogs have beds that they are told to go to when they are not behaving ( i guess its a naughty corner) so don't feel bad what these other people are saying. If a dog does something unacceptable there should be a consequence.
My dog got hit by a car and died. I feel so sad. How do I cope with this sadness?
I’m sorry for your loss. It is normal and natural, and healthy, to grieve for a while. The important thing is to do things that will help you focus on other things to minimize the time you have alone to your thoughts.Being around others, doing activities, and staying busy are all helpful. When you can’t help but find yourself alone and the sad thoughts arise, try to mix them with your favorite memories of your dog. Ask yourself how you are a better person after having that dog. What did you learn from the times that the dog was with you?It can help to even think about what your dog would do if he saw how sad you are. Wouldn’t he try to cheer you up? Sure he would. Think of him and give thanks for knowing him.Be patient. Time will pass and life will not be so painful.
How would a dog react if its owner played dead?
Mine have had a few different reactions. Either they just don't care, don't bother doing anything more than look at me from a distance.Or they come over and try to tunnel under my face, to seemingly take a nap. (When I get my head up they curl up under my chin and sleep)Or the run over, pounce on my back, and walk on circles.However, a couple months ago, I was up visiting them, and my dad tripped on something in the early morning, sliced his hand on a peice of metal, and smashed his forehead on a bookshelf. (Quite talented of him, considering his height and the distance between the items, but I digress)He has this thing where he passes out from seeing blood, his own being the worst. Anyways, 2am, dad trips and cuts himself up. Their little dog apparently ran out of her room, which I was sleeping in, so the babygate wasn't up, and jumped on my parents bed. Mom made Zorra (little dog) get off the bed. Zorra went off, then jumped right back on, whining. As my mom was getting up to investigate when Zorra was concerned about, mom heard dad calling for her.We actually had to lock the dog up in her room, because she was so concerned about dad, and she wouldn't get out of the way for us to help my dad.Needless to say, Zorra got many treats the next day.So, yeah. They know when something is wrong
My girlfriend is on her period and shes acting sooooo cold...?
Aw, that's really sweet of you to actually be so concerned with how she's feeling and how to make it better. When she's acting cold and mean and it's 100% because of her period, the best thing you can do is just tell her things she wants to hear. Like, if she's snapping at you over stupid things, don't let it turn into an argument or try to make a point. I know it sounds really unfair to just back off and agree that she's right if she's acting completely crazy and mean, but I know from my own personal experience that when a girl is on her period, she can be sooo irrationally angry at absolutely NOTHING that she will find any reason in the world to justify her crazy behavior. Don't take it too personally if she gets upset because chances are once her period is over she's going to feel really stupid for being so emotional over nothing. I'm in a long-distance relationship too and when I'm not feeling well because of my period my boyfriend will just be really kind and sympathetic about it and ask me how I'm feeling and suggest we watch a movie together online. He also has flowers delivered to me sometimes to cheer me up. Another thing your girlfriend should think about is medicine. There are lots of over-the-counter medicines that will help with irritability and mood swings.
I am really feeling depressed, how can I cheer myself up?
SIMPLE: get up in the middle of a night once and watch your parents and family, how peacefully they are sleeping, now what if something happens to YOU because of your crazy craps in life. Will they be sleeping peacefully ? I THINK THE ANSWER IS ‘NO’!!NOW…. LETS POUR SOMETHING INTO YOUR BRAIN ;)Our age has been called the age of progress and the age of science, but it has also been characterized as the Age of Tension, Anxiety, Depression, Violance, Crime and Fear!!Anxiety is the mordern plague, Fear is the most disintegrating enemy of human personality. Worry is the most subtle and destructive of all human diseases.YOU REALLY HAVE TO FIND OUT THE REASONS WHICH ARE CAUSING YOUR DEPRESSION. And most importantly you have to decide whether you want to bounce back in your life or just wanna stay being depressed i.e. lack of knowledge.We live in an unhappy and discontented age. There is a lack of direction and a lack of faith. Happiness is what everyone os seeking, but the majority seeks in things which are evanescent and not real.The secret of a peaceful state of mind lies in proper evaluatiom of life and consequent intense spritual practices.Find your INTERESTS!! It can be anything.. music, art, cooking, sports!! Just go out and find your passion, because YOU ARE THE ONE WHO CAN SATISFY YOUR DESIRE AND MAKE YOURSELF COMPLETE. Take a look at your life and just see how you have made so far and what can you achieve by devoting cent percent of your energy and hard work. DECIDE whether you want to CRY throughout your life giving excuses, or wanna see yourself at the pinnacle of success and be proud of YOURSELF, wanna witness THE MOST PRICELESS SMILE OF YOUR PARENTS ?Observe life, try to enjoy the bright sides of life. And feel light & easy, now at this very moment..Or else watch ‘FRIENDS’ and become a friends fanatic. I bet you will feel much better. Thanks to my better half(Smiley) who introduced & gifted me such a wonderful sit-com, ‘F.R.I.E.N.D.S’!(Image source: Google)GOOD LUCK (Y)