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**pm203** · 12-16-2012, 08:16 PM

We had to put our 15 year old maltese-poodle down several weeks ago. It was very hard. He was a good boy and a pleasure to be with.
Now, our 2 year old maltese has not been the same since. He sleeps a lot and only eats evey 2 days or so. He was always very independant, but now seems needy. Do dogs get depressed and is he missing his buddy?
I plan to take to take him to the vet, but was curious to eveyone's thoughts on this.

P. S. We took out Christmas picture before we lost Sami. Here he is with his younger maltese brother ,Spencer.

**Zoe's Mom88** · 12-16-2012, 08:28 PM

First, I am sorry for your loss of Sami. It is so hard when you lose a furbaby but would also think that Spenser is definately missing Sami and not sure why he isn't around anymore. He is sad that his buddy isn't here and certainly doesn't understand why. Such a difficult thing for the whole family to deal with. So sorry!!

**Grace'sMom** · 12-16-2012, 08:30 PM

Dogs grieve... Just like people.

This is probably grief .... he will be sad. They mourn losses.... and they go through phases of it just like people.

I'm so sorry for your loss

Would it be possible to get another dog?

**Nervusrek** · 12-16-2012, 08:49 PM

Yes, many species of animals grieve. I've seen it in my own dogs & even my cockatiels. The pain of missing their companions is every bit as real as our own grief at the loss of this family member.

**pm203** · 12-16-2012, 08:54 PM

We have been thinking of getting another dog, but just feel it is too soon.

**Leila'sMommy** · 12-16-2012, 09:11 PM

I'm so sorry about Sami!

I agree with what the others said and I've seen it too with several of my pets over the years. It's sad watching them be sad but time and lots of love helps.

**Zoe's Mom88** · 12-16-2012, 09:12 PM

Grieving is tough whether human or pet....but its very real. I know what your saying that you feel its too soon. When I lost my first furbaby I was devastated but only had her. I couldn't stand not having one to love so I did get another in a couple of months but everyone is different. Your furbaby is sad as are you. When your ready you will think about getting another. Hugs to you!

**Lynzodolly** · 12-17-2012, 03:33 AM

Aww such a sad tale , I hope your wee one left will pick up , what a shame for 2 years for them is a long time and it will take him a while to get back to his self , my heart goes out to you for loosing your baby , it's just heart breaking xx

**vinhle68** · 12-17-2012, 04:06 AM

I'm sorry to hear the passing of Sami. It is truely hard to cope with a loss of a love family member. Our loving pet is our family and it is heart trenching to go thru the experience. My thoughts and condolences are with you.

**pm203** · 12-17-2012, 07:47 AM

Thank you everyone for your thoughts. I guess it just takes time. I will take Spencer in to the vet and have him double checked. In the meantime, we have been showering him with attention. And, one thing that I told my wife was to not be so depressed over the loss of our dog. I think the little guy picks up on this and that could affect him as well. They are pretty good on reading us, probably better than we will ever know.

12-16-2012, 08:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
pm203 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 25	Doggy Depression? We had to put our 15 year old maltese-poodle down several weeks ago. It was very hard. He was a good boy and a pleasure to be with. Now, our 2 year old maltese has not been the same since. He sleeps a lot and only eats evey 2 days or so. He was always very independant, but now seems needy. Do dogs get depressed and is he missing his buddy? I plan to take to take him to the vet, but was curious to eveyone's thoughts on this. P. S. We took out Christmas picture before we lost Sami. Here he is with his younger maltese brother ,Spencer. Attached Thumbnails

12-16-2012, 08:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zoe's Mom88 Maltese Guru Name: Barbie Dog's Name: Zoe (Kyra my Angel in Heaven) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,445	First, I am sorry for your loss of Sami. It is so hard when you lose a furbaby but would also think that Spenser is definately missing Sami and not sure why he isn't around anymore. He is sad that his buddy isn't here and certainly doesn't understand why. Such a difficult thing for the whole family to deal with. So sorry!! __________________

12-16-2012, 08:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Grace'sMom Maltese Guru Name: Tori Dog's Name: Grace -maltipoo, Gus - poodle mix Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,931	Dogs grieve... Just like people. This is probably grief .... he will be sad. They mourn losses.... and they go through phases of it just like people. I'm so sorry for your loss Would it be possible to get another dog? __________________ Grace (Dec. 4, 2011) & Gus (Dec.15, 2009) my lyme journey blog: purplelymegirl my lyme video (updated link): Tick,tick,tick... Time to see Lyme

12-16-2012, 08:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nervusrek Member Name: Bobbi Dog's Name: Sawyer, Sebastian & Skye Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 120	Yes, many species of animals grieve. I've seen it in my own dogs & even my cockatiels. The pain of missing their companions is every bit as real as our own grief at the loss of this family member. __________________ __________________ . __________________ We can sometimes resist temptation...but never mischief. Sawyer & Sebastian at the Koi pond April 2012 (...after Sebastian got a LITTLE too close to the fish...)

12-16-2012, 09:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Leila'sMommy Maltese Guru Name: Pam Dog's Name: Leila Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 1,030	I'm so sorry about Sami! I agree with what the others said and I've seen it too with several of my pets over the years. It's sad watching them be sad but time and lots of love helps. __________________

12-16-2012, 08:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
pm203 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 25	We have been thinking of getting another dog, but just feel it is too soon.

12-16-2012, 09:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zoe's Mom88 Maltese Guru Name: Barbie Dog's Name: Zoe (Kyra my Angel in Heaven) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,445	Grieving is tough whether human or pet....but its very real. I know what your saying that you feel its too soon. When I lost my first furbaby I was devastated but only had her. I couldn't stand not having one to love so I did get another in a couple of months but everyone is different. Your furbaby is sad as are you. When your ready you will think about getting another. Hugs to you! __________________

12-17-2012, 03:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lynzodolly Maltese Guru Name: Lyndsy Dog's Name: Albert Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Scotland Ayr Posts: 726	Aww such a sad tale , I hope your wee one left will pick up , what a shame for 2 years for them is a long time and it will take him a while to get back to his self , my heart goes out to you for loosing your baby , it's just heart breaking xx __________________

12-17-2012, 04:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
vinhle68 Maltese Guru Name: Vinh & Ann Dog's Name: Biscuit (waiting for Mommy and Daddy at the Bridge) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 227	I'm sorry to hear the passing of Sami. It is truely hard to cope with a loss of a love family member. Our loving pet is our family and it is heart trenching to go thru the experience. My thoughts and condolences are with you. __________________ Vinh & Ann San Jose, California

12-17-2012, 07:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
pm203 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 25	Thank you everyone for your thoughts. I guess it just takes time. I will take Spencer in to the vet and have him double checked. In the meantime, we have been showering him with attention. And, one thing that I told my wife was to not be so depressed over the loss of our dog. I think the little guy picks up on this and that could affect him as well. They are pretty good on reading us, probably better than we will ever know.

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