New Behavior is Troublsome
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I don't want to scare you unnecessarily, but loss of bladder control and loss of appetite could be very serious. This is exactly what happened with Foxy when she was diagnosed with renal failure. It may be behavioral, but I would want to rule out any medical problems before I settled on depression and/or adjustment issues as the reason.
I would worry about Hollywood getting dehydrated by not eating or drinking. I would try some chicken and rice, maybe bits of roast beef-something really yummy. Take it slow
Would be great if you had a freind with a dog that you could introduce to Hollywood. I think another sheltie would be a good idea evenutally. He needs to get used to you and his new home.
Would be great if you had a freind with a dog that you could introduce to Hollywood. I think another sheltie would be a good idea evenutally. He needs to get used to you and his new home.
Are you serious?!I live about an hour and a half from there!
Beaumont is a couple hours away from me I think, Shreveport, probably about 4 hours or so?!
Ann
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At this point, I would definitely do whatever you need to to get him to eat...on the couch, spoon feed him, whatever it takes. Try some chicken broth if he won't drink. Dehydration is the worst scenario. Don't worry about spoiling him!
pipersmommy
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Ok, our vet seems to think everything is in working order, which is good. He told my husband that Shelties are generally timid by nature with strangers and unfamiliar territory. He said he would give him another week or two before really worrying. But for now, everything seems normal. He does seem a bit dehydrated, but not enough for fluids right now he said just make sure what ever we give him is in moderation to begin with to not upset his tummy too much. He said the vomiting is probably a combination of the dehydration and the rich quality of the treats which has been the only thing he would eat on occasion since there is nothing else in his stomach.
Smudge thats awesome! Would you be opposed to maybe us visiting in the near future to see if he will romp with other dogs? My hubby is off this Saturday whoohoo! My husband is going to tap on our neighbors dog to see if he can come over for a bit now that we know he is not sick. And don't laugh, but the neighbors dog is a little yorkie!
But she is the only one nearby that we know that has a dog!
Smudge thats awesome! Would you be opposed to maybe us visiting in the near future to see if he will romp with other dogs? My hubby is off this Saturday whoohoo! My husband is going to tap on our neighbors dog to see if he can come over for a bit now that we know he is not sick. And don't laugh, but the neighbors dog is a little yorkie!
But she is the only one nearby that we know that has a dog!Ok, our vet seems to think everything is in working order, which is good. He told my husband that Shelties are generally timid by nature with strangers and unfamiliar territory. He said he would give him another week or two before really worrying. But for now, everything seems normal. He does seem a bit dehydrated, but not enough for fluids right now he said just make sure what ever we give him is in moderation to begin with to not upset his tummy too much. He said the vomiting is probably a combination of the dehydration and the rich quality of the treats which has been the only thing he would eat on occasion since there is nothing else in his stomach.
Smudge thats awesome! Would you be opposed to maybe us visiting in the near future to see if he will romp with other dogs? My hubby is off this Saturday whoohoo! My husband is going to tap on our neighbors dog to see if he can come over for a bit now that we know he is not sick. And don't laugh, but the neighbors dog is a little yorkie!
For attempting fluids, try giving him some ice cubes! I find it very curious that just because Shelties are known to be a little timid with new people and situations that they would get to the point of making themselves sick over it
Mind you I am a new Sheltie person by 4 1/2 months so I really don't know a whole bunch on the breed, but the symptoms seem over the top to me for timidity and new environment 
It will all work out though, hang in there
pipersmommy
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That was my concern exactly! I have dealt with some bad cases and never have I seen this kind of behavior, but everything came back normal sooooo....hopefully he will start coming around soon. I guess it really worried me because he doesn't even seem interested in trying to adjust which is really abnormal. Maybe its just his personality and he is depressed about being alone??
corbinam
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I just wanted to add my two cents here. I am glad to hear that Hollywood seems to be healthy. That being said, I would be very worried about a dog that has that hard of a time adjusting. That's not to say that he won't be able to adjust, it might just take him a bit longer. But I have to wonder what kind of conditions he was in before coming to your house. It's one thing for shelties to be timid or apprehensive, it's another for them to shut down to the point that they will eliminate on themselves.
I hope that you are able to make him feel comfortable and at home over time. He certainly is a beautiful boy and he is lucky to have found you to help him through his fears.
I hope that you are able to make him feel comfortable and at home over time. He certainly is a beautiful boy and he is lucky to have found you to help him through his fears.