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Hosta 07-07-2011 09:06 AM

so we have a beautiful 2 yr old dog all of a sudden her personality has completely changed she won't play she stays under the bed she won't even let us pet her we did put some anti itch medicine on her cause she was scratching alot but she doesn't have fleas she has just completely changed any ideas

patski 07-07-2011 09:07 AM

I would call the vet, I have always had dogs and never had this happen

Sadiemae 07-07-2011 09:08 AM

I would take her for a vet visit.

craftybear 07-07-2011 09:08 AM

oh no, I would call the vet also


Originally Posted by Hosta
so we have a beautiful 2 yr old dog all of a sudden her personality has completely changed she won't play she stays under the bed she won't even let us pet her we did put some anti itch medicine on her cause she was scratching alot but she doesn't have fleas she has just completely changed any ideas


Prism99 07-07-2011 09:09 AM

It's highly likely there is something physically wrong with her. Take her to the vet.

It's possible she is having a reaction to the anti-itch stuff. Have you tried giving her a bath to get rid of it? The itching of itself indicates that there may be something wrong that a topical med such as you used won't help.

Definitely take her to the vet.

Glassquilt 07-07-2011 09:30 AM

I agree - cal the vet.

Lynneander 07-07-2011 10:12 AM

I would contact your vet ASAP. Your dog could be having an adverse reaction to the anti-itch med you used.

mollymct 07-07-2011 10:24 AM

Agree with the above...that's not normal! Vet ASAP.

Kimkankwilt 07-07-2011 11:09 AM

Could be allergies...my sheepdog is allergic to EVERYTHING..especially dust and every kind of grass imaginable. Have the vet test him and then if he does have allergies, you can give him the correct meds.

DogHouseMom 07-07-2011 11:26 AM

Definitely a trip to the vet. And I'm not going to ask a personal question ... but if YOU (or anyone in the house) use a topical prescription medication PLEASE tell your vet what you use. Every time your pet touches/licks you she is receiving a dose of this medication.

Also, is she spayed? If not, is she in season? If so, she might be going through a false pregnancy.

She could also be having a reaction to the fireworks if you had any.

Make note of when it started, how it started, what you did to alleviate and if any changes, her current diet and any meds you have her on. Collect a stool sample and bring that to vet as well.


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