Can Camille be grieving the lost of Anastasia too?
She goes in between the bed and the wall and sleeps there, her sleep is so deep that I have to go and wake her up when I let everybody go out, sometimes she goes out sometimes she don’t. She usually sleeps with me in the bed and now she don’t want to be in there, I have to mention too, that her and her sister Piper had been in a diet for several months, I give them ¾ of kibble and 1 cup of vegetables twice a day , she was overweight now she looks really good, Piper still in the chubby side but she is getting much better. Maybe she needs now more food? This start to worry me because she was not like that, I know this is more than anything a forum for OES but I want to give a try, and ask for your opinion. She do not act sick at all, she don’t have any other symptoms other that she start counter surfing and stilling any food she can, she did not did this before, can she be hungry? Camille is a weimarainer mix and weight 74 lb now she used to weigh 87 lb, she cuddle with me for about 5 minutes and then she hops put of the bed and goes either under my desk or in the side of the bed. I am getting very worry about her. I don’t want to loose her, I don’t really want to loose any other dog right now. The Passing of Anastasia left us very hurt and confuse, can she be grieving too? Please if you have any ideas please let me know, I will take her to the vet but other than hiding and not wanted to be with anybody is not other “physical symptom” |
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| Dogs do get depressed when a pack member dies.....either 4 pawed or upright. You can help them by becoming more active with them. More walks, more play time. Too much snuggling may be transferring your grief onto them. You job is to show them you are in charge of the pack, your emotions (it's a matter of good acting), and you love them but they first must respect your leadership. Pack leader first, loving mommy second. As for the diet, once you get them close to the desired weight, add some food back......up to 1/2 cup per day. The veggies can continue for awhile. Once all is stable, you can cut back the veggies and add a extra treat per day. |
| Monica, Pearl went through a depression when Millie died. Millie was like Pearl mom, showing her correct behavior, 'yelling' at her when she did something wrong. They were together for about 6 or 7 years. So when she died, Pearl wouldn't eat and just laid and slept. I was very worried about her. Dino and I were very sad too. Actually, my big, Italian hubby, who keeps all his emotions inside, would come home from work and sit on the couch and tear up...REALLY tear up. We were all a mess!!!! But each day got better...we did spend time taking Pearl on walks and special outings and she began to run around and act silly again.... We are with you.......keep us posted ..and give Camille a sheepie hug  from Heart.... |
Monica, my last dalmatian got very depressed when we lost our older lab/kelpie, they had been best mates all the dalmo's life. He had a place down the side of our house in a narrow walkway where he would just go and sit. It made me even sadder about the loss of our beloved Morf.  Lots of walks and car trips helped but it did take time. Its definitely worth talking to your vet though even for the peace of mind for you. Hope Camille feels better real soon.  |
| I have never had more than one dog at a time so I don't know. But I think some special outings with Camille sound like a good idea. It will do you good to Monica. BTW thanks for staying with us at the forum and we embrace any breed of dog if we can help so don't worry if it is not sheepie related. |
Thank you guy's for having me here, even if I can not have another sheepie at this time , I will have anoterh one soon enough  I stick around because all of you and all your dogs, is like even tehy are not mine I love to see the pictures and love to " hear " you talk about them, I really like the OES bread, I love the two I had, and seeing you acomplish thing and having fun with them and ore than anything loving them make me feel good and a part of a very special family I will have another sheepie one of this days, I don't know when, but I will, and you guys are going to get tiered of hearing about it hehehehe So keep loving you bundles of fur and telling everything about them, I love to hear it |
Poor Camille, poor Monica.  I agree that she is probably feeling part of your grief as well as her own. Even so, please give her an extra hug from me. |
| Oh sad news. My Harley grieved for Emma (sheltie) who past in april. He is back to his normal self now and enjoying life. They need time just like us. |
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