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I had just apdopted my dog from the pound and she had gotten neutered in the process. It's been about 5 days, and she isnt eating very much at all. Today she hasnt eaten anything. She is energentic while walking outside but at home, she lays on the couch and sleeps. She will not eat her food at all. She isnt even interested in what I'm eating. Help!

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Is there any vomiting, coughing or hacking? Loss of balance or lack of response?

Is she drinking?

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Reply to TheCaretaker's Post: She is drinking less than she did when I first brought her home.

She vomited today once(very little), looked like the food she'd aten last night, which was little dry food with some mixed in moist dog food and some dirt chunks from the park. she has been sort of breathing heavily, like if she'd been pulling to hard on the leash and has a soft hack cuz she'd just choked herself. She still pulls on the leash very hard. But she lays around on my couch now, responding slowly to her name, and moving if the cat makes a quick move in her line of sight.

Her nose is warm and dry and she's sneezed quite a bit the past couple days, although not to much today.

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on October 7 2006 at 11:30 PM

How old is she? Did she come from the Humane Society or other animal rescue facility that provided her initial vaccinations and med exams? Do you know anything of her history?

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You remain responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.

Reply to TheCaretaker's Post: She came from Chicago city Animal Care and control. They said her approximate age was 6 months. she is a shepherd mix. the owner gave her up. She is current on her shots and they told me to take her to the vet in 14 days which it had only been 5 days. Her shots were all done on this past Monday which is when she also had been neutered

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on October 7 2006 at 11:36 PM

You're doing a very, very good thing! This is a young and probably very stressed little girl right now. She's sore from her spay and homesick for a mom she still remembers as nurturing. No matter what kind of home she came from before she entered that shelter, it was her home and she was familiar with it. Right now, she's not too sure who you are, what that cat wants Images available only to Customers.

Many have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it.

You remain responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.

Reply to TheCaretaker's Post: As early as last night she was follwing me everywhere. She's already skinny. I can feel her ribs. She's got a healthy coat, she's had compliments from other dog owners and is very friendly with other dogs. I'm just nervous about the not wanting even people food thing. I will be taking her to the vet tomorrow if she doesnt eat anything. I will try the rice. I've been told about that a couple times. (she loves hamburger meat) expensive taste i guess!!!
it just seems to me she's regressing in the eating department
Thank you!

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on October 8 2006 at 12:03 AM

Reply to TheCaretaker's Post: Might i add that her nose is dry and is forming some little crusties around her nostrils. I know as a cat owner that animals noses should be wet and cold. her nose also seems to be "runny" like a childs nose

If she likes hamburger, combine it with the rice. Add the hamburger to some of her kibble. Maybe a canned dog food will trigger the same response - try some of the chunky kinds, as well as the kinds that are 'pasty'

She's still pretty young and again, has been through quite a bit. Going off their food isn't unusual.

Since she's following you around, it seems like she's decided you're the alpha dog, her pack leader.

I think you're doing a very good job with her and are an excellent 'parent' already.

Let me know how it goes ok? Really!

(What's her name?)

Many have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it.

You remain responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.

Reply to TheCaretaker's Post: Her name is Kiera. My husband thinks Kiera Knightly is super beautiful as our dog is. We decided a dog would be a good starter to practicing parenthood! I've stressed all day about her not eating!
She doesnt follow me or the cat around like she did the past few days. She's not at all interested in the cat, maybe because I've finally let her run around the entire house instead of consfining her to one room. I just hope she didnt catch something...a doggie cold...from the others at the park. I feel super worried about her. Thank you soo much for your help and concern! We will let you know how she turns out!

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