Depression symptoms for a dog

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Avatar f tn 1) Warning signs of depression. A) When we are in the midst of our episode, it's sometimes hard to see the slipping into depression. B) Others might need to see the warning signs to help us. 2) It explains the affects of our illness in good detail for our loved ones (as well as those trying to answer the questions?) Check it out and see what you think. http://bipolar.about.com/cs/depressive/a/red_flags2.htm?
Avatar m tn The next day, my dog had a rectal temperature of 103, which I understand is slightly above normal for a 15lb dog. The morning after she had diahreaa (but this might have been because at this point I was forcefeeding her chicken which doesn't always sit well with her stomach). I took her to the vet later on this day. The vet treated her for acute gastrinal intestine bacterial infection, but nothing on the weird behavior.
599170 tn?1300973893 Is there a trusted friend or family member, who for either a small payment, or for the sheer fun of it(!) or for some exchange, or treat (like a box of chocolates...?) would come in during the day and play with your dog or take him out? I guess you wouldn't be able to afford a dog-sitter, or dog-walker..(?) I am not certain what they charge. How does he get along with cats? Sometimes dogs get along with them very well.
Avatar f tn t a problem. they even called and thanked me for giving them such a great dog. i trained him since he was puppy. i hung up and cry the rest of the day and my mom told me it was for the best that he didn't end up in a pound or kennel. but still. i raised those babies when they didn't even have teeth. and now they are gone for me. its gonna be ok momma i hope that you do get to keep them that maybe theres something that can be done. i have to wait 6 months to a year.
Avatar m tn Oh I am so sorry, both that you lost your well-loved Terrier, and that your Dalmation has taken it so badly. Grief and missing a loved companion is natural in dogs, but I can understand why you are worried, when it has this effect. Yes, depression can cause physical decline, but even an old dog who has got sad and down, that she feels her age, and has aches and pains, can maybe be cheered up. I don't really know about how wise it would be to get another dog in.
Avatar f tn I agree with the above post. This is something you obviously really want and it's not asking for too much. Do you know what your husband's reservations are? Your son and daughter-in-law have their own lives and you don't need their approval. Ask your husband why he feels so strongly against getting another dog and then explain how much having another means to you, and then get a dog. I've always had two dogs, they enjoy having another for company.
Avatar f tn t think an MRI would be out of line, but then again I had a dog die of a brain tumor two years ago, so maybe everything sounds like a brain tumor to me.
Avatar m tn My daughter has been diagnosed with Conversion DIsorder and Major Depressive Disorder. Background - Two incidents ( one being the death of her dog by being killed by coyottes and found and the other a near bike accident) have left my daughter for the last 1.5 years with "spells" that Dr's have labeled as conversion. She received all the physical tests to rule out epilepsy, neurological issues. They all came back normal.
Avatar f tn Three years later I got what is called a conversion disorder. My EEGS are clean and I see a therapist, psychiatrist, and have a emotional support dog because this disoder causes paralysis, contortion of my left side mostly my hand, tremors, high heart rate but feeling calm when it's high, fatigue, walking problems, feeling faint, and anxiety which doesn't help it.
Avatar m tn It's hard, very hard. I live with OCD everyday; mainly the intrusive thoughts and severe irrational fears. But right now I'm in CBT, and doing very well. Do I slip up and give into my compulsions at times? Sure, but the more we resist the urge; the less our anxiety will be in the long run. I see OCD as a "waiting game." Wait out the fear, and the anxiety will have less and less power over you as it comes. Here some things to help. • OCD recovery is like a diet.
Avatar n tn 38 weeks and 3 days pregnant and getting very depressed. just put my dog of 8 years to sleep a week ago, could be that. I have no motivation to do anything or talk to anyone. I hope when my daughter gets here I will be happier and it won't get worse. anyone else experiencing sadness before they even had their baby?
Avatar f tn I've had dogs all my life and trained them well. My current golden is the most stubborn, strong willed dog I have ever met, nothing like a typical golden. And when forced to do as told, she borders on aggression. She's already passed her CGC, so she knows hows to do an amazing amount of things, but she is a wild, crazed jumping, nipping beast when anyone comes to the house, or whenever she wants to be.
Avatar f tn You are absolutely not wasting a therapists time - talking and sorting your horrible experiences is something you do for YOU, for your future, to identify your grief and adjust to this. 6 years might sound like a long time but it isn't. Those years hold a lot - probably a little bit of everything. There's so much more I'd like to say to you right now, but what I will say is: you are right. A pill can really not replace anyone and that is not its mission.
Avatar f tn I was given that, and let me tell you it works wonders and it is safe for the baby (s). When it comes to depression what has been helping me is my dog. We got him 2 months before we started IVF because I was so depressed bc nothing was working. I was having horrible mood swings and didn't wanna do anything. So then my husband and I agreed to get one. Adopting a dog was one of the best decisions we have made. I haven't been depressed or mood swings and now enjoying the pregnancy.
1048831 tn?1253653496 Hi, My dog Kobuk was my therapy dog, I suffer from depression and anxiety. I had my doctor write a letter and a friend had an extra "jacket" that said service dog and a space for the letter go in it. I can even fly with him by me on the plane. He is 14 now and is cataracts but he still barks if I'm talking too long so someone and he knows that I'm starting to get anxious. Hope this helps.
Avatar m tn Prednisolone does not cause or treat seizures, but it can create some severe symptoms and primaryt conditions that can lead to a dog having seizures. Talk to your vet straight away and start a diary of seizure events, describing how and when they happen. This information will be useful to your vet.
2061409 tn?1330954895 It is important to note that we do not postulate a causative relationship for each single factor (depression, androgen deficiency) – in contrast we propose that both may be permissive with respect to symptoms of sexual dysfunction.
Avatar f tn s therapist had her fill out a form rating her feelings such as sadness, fatigue, other symptoms of depression. My friend said to her therapist that she was worried about me. I currently see my own therapist and doctor. Her therapist also gave another one of those forms to give to me. I did fill it out but now don't know whether to ignore it or ask my doctor and therapist if they want it.
Avatar n tn For a few days I've been feeling so sick. I've had a headache, nausea, dizzyness, and lately all I've wanted to do was sleep. Like in class all I want to do is pass out. I can't eat without wanting to throw it up. I was wondering if that sounded like anything. Thanks!
Avatar n tn The medications seem appropriate for the diagnosis. There is some debate how long someone should take meds after an episode of major depression. Has he had previous episodes of depression?
Avatar f tn Oh bobbe, I am so very sorry. I lost my dog Chica in early January to kidney failure too. Yes, dialysis can done on dogs, but it's very expensive and the equipment isn't available at a typical vet's clinic. The effects don't last long either - by the time the dog is in end-stage failure, you'd be looking at daily dialysis so the dog would still have no quality of life. I think your vet was absolutely truthful with you about assuming brain damage at that point.
Avatar m tn Absolutely! I would get both readings of your T4 & T3 ,try to take a walk outside if you can for 30 min give yourself some meditation/thinking time...I would watch my diet cutting out gluten intake and think about taking up a hobby,yoga, helps or stretching , just trying to remember to love yourself. Talking about your depression helps,I know I'm a nurse and I have hidden my depression for years.
Avatar n tn t get enough nutrients. Same thing with flea infestations. Get enough fleas on a dog for a long enough period and the dog will get dangerously anemic and eventually die. When over the counter remedies don't work (and OTC wormers don't hit many kinds of worms) you need professional help.
Avatar n tn Thanks for your response. She DOES feel hopeless, helpless, powerless, and like a burden. We've discussed that, and we have done everything we can to encourage her, help her find work, invite her out, assure her she is loved and valued. My sister's family takes walks every morning in which she participates. I bring my son for visits, whom she adores.