QuestionRecently our 11 month old American Staffordshire/German Shepard mix has basically lost interest in most things, We also have a 1 year old German Shepard/Shar-Pei mix who tears up the house, but the 11 month old , will play and torment the other dog for a while, then crawls up in our bed and goes to sleep, she refuses to eat, and are curious as to why she's going through this phase. she's a happy normal healthy puppy that just looks like she's going through a sudden bout of depression. Any input would be gladly appreciated
AnswerI would take her to the vet. Although dogs can become depressed just like people, if there has been no change within the household (such as the loss of a family member or pet) I would be more inclined to believe that it is something physical. If she is not current on her vaccinations that increases the likelihood. The lack of appetite is what I find really concerning. It could be something as simple as an upset stomach, but it's better to be safe than sorry. I hope she gets better.
Amanda