Is it okay to leave my dog home alone for 5 days with food & water?

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If i leave my dog home for 5 days with plenty of food and water will she die?? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 3 months old | 6 lbs

Stacey Anstaett, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is unlikely that she would die. However, she would be extremely stressed. Dogs are so bonded to their people, and it is very upsetting to them when they are used to human interaction and then left alone for days on end; Chihuahuas certainly tend to be a breed that is usually VERY bonded to “their people.” The stress may lead to vomiting and diarrhea, lack of appetite, which could potentially lead to life threatening dehydration (though water may be available she may be unable to keep it down, and massive fluid losses through diarrhea often require IV fluids). A highly stressful, unsupervised event may also result in risky behavior such as: *jumping excessively at windows and doors, which could be a strangulation hazard if there are curtain or blind cords around *chewing on electric cords * jumping off of high furniture which could result in a fracture or other injury in a small breed dog. If you can have a friend or family member come in and check on Taco even just once a day, that would be highly preferable. Twice a day visits would better, and a boarding kennel or pet sitter would be the best options. Thank you for using PerCoach, I hope that information is helpful for you!

Is it okay to leave my dog home alone for 5 days with food & water?

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