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Actually different shelters deal with this situation differently and not all put such stock in the food guarding response.
I tend to agree with you Annamarie in fact I have written to the one in Houston Texas? I think and it might be that same dog.In New York they actually work with "problem" dogs and get fantastic results.
Houston also euthanizes all pibulls so I’m not sure I like their policies that much.So sorry he is in such distress. I am not an expert and you really do need a hands on diagnosis.He has to be seen by a vet and you can try to get him to your local SPCA clinic which will be more affordable.
He may have developed asthma which my cat got at age 7! But still would need meds from the vet.I don’t have expert advice for you. Your vet maybe has suggestions or knows of a behaviourist who can advise you.I would just take my dog outside with me for a few minutes at time and feed and fuss her/him and then come back in. Also provide comfort and distraction during storms but not pity and fear as this will feed his fear.I sure hope this helps.
Very strange behaviour?!
I guess the first step is to make sure there is nothing physically wrong with her.I’m not sure but did this start immediatly after you sent her outside during thanksgiving? If so I would think that she thinks you want her outside but is not sure when or for how long.
Otherwise I think she is responding to her change in status since you have had children. In both cases needs lots of reassurance and love.I hope this helps.I think the greatest solution to this common problem and a big help to the overpopulation of dogs in shelters is to get your pack animal a dog to keep him company when he is alone.
Of course you would have to be able to afford it and they would have to get along well with each other.He should be on heartworm prevention medication! as should all dogs.Talk to your vet about this.
I think he is very old and you have been lucky to nave him with you so long and so healthy. Perhaps he is not so much sick as wearing out and his expression might mean he has had a little stroke.
The vet would probably ask if you want to spare him his last months of being very uncomfortable or maybe he has cancer because this happens a lot to old dogs. THis would mean he is in actual pain. Dogs do not show their pain like humans do and maybe he needs to be put down. I wish you luck and the SPCA has vet services which are less expensive too, so try them.
Sincerely
ReneeYou do not say what kind of food you are feeding him. Does he gulp his food down very quickly as if he is very hungry. How long ago did you take him to the vet and did he tell you to change anything about how you were feeding him?
Please answer these for me so I can help!
Regards
ReneeWhat is crank?
He sounds like a cat we once adopted, also a stray! I think it has something to do with losing the mother too soon and seeking comfort. I don’t know exactly but it doesn’t harm and might lessen once he bonds with you and cuddles with you more (if he is like that)
I’m sorry but he looks emaciated. How much and how often do you feed him. A puppy needs to be fed 4x a day. Perhaps you should leave dry PUPPY food out for him to eat in between. Remember he is growing so needs canned PUPPY brand food too. What does the vet say?
Hope this helps
Renee
