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Is My Dog Mourning Her Litter Mate?

Question:
My dog just lost a litter mate of hers. They were raised together, seven years. It's been 5 days and she's stopped eating and has been hiding under anything she can get under. She has only drank water today and has been laying around stiffly and breathing hard. Is it a stomach ache or is she pining away? I'm stumped.

A:  I would recommend taking your dog to see a veterinarian as soon as possible.

Dogs do not stop eating for no reason.  It sounds like your dog does not feel good at all, to not be eating and breathing hard.  I would recommend taking your dog to a veterinarian for a complete exam, looking at your dog's heart and lungs, abdomen, eyes, ears, and teeth to try to figure out what is going on.

~Dr. Page Wages

Oberlin Animal Hospital

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