Do Dogs Suffer Depression?

If you would have asked me this question a year ago I would have said NO.  However, when our Doberman, Mikey, went to live with a family member.....Bella became depressed.  She would do anything but eat.

The dog who slept through the night from day one...no longer slept all night.

The dog who was so hyper and vibrant and excited about everything...didn't care about anything at all.

And the dog who played every night...no longer paid attention to a toy.

When I called our vet to tell them about her symptoms they said "Vanessa, she is depressed.  She misses Mikey."

Of course we can't have Bella not feeling well, I thought.  So, we began searching for another dog.  And, a pug was the only option in our minds.

It didn't take us very long to find a little pug named Rosie who needed a home.

And yes, I did go through the list of questions that I recommend for all potential pet owners.  But, to be honest with you, I knew a pug was a good dog for us so it wasn't much of a list!

Did it change Bella?  YES!  And in a good way.  She is now running and playing and acting goofy and sleeping through the night.

I guess she was lonely and sad.  She is a dog that needs a companion because she has always had one.  And although she loves us, it is not the same as having another dog to play with!