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Dog sad, lost appetite after being alone. How to make her normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 23 days old | 25 lbs

Grace stays upset these days she is very playful while I take her on walk but sad at home, she was very playful and mischief but since she was kinda alone last 15 days she also has lost her appetite, she is fit physically but I think she is disturbed mentally, what do I do to make her Normal as before.?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on January 24th, 2019

Poor Grace! If she continues not to eat, I do recommend to have her seen by her veterinarian to be sure there is no illness causing the signs. Could it also be possible she is coming into heat? In general, when pets are ‘off’ and it’s related to being stressed or a change in routine, there are some things you can do to help. Get back in a routine quickly. Dogs are creatures of habit. Give her vigorous exercise every day. Burning off energy helps most dogs to become normal quickly. Set aside 15 minutes a day for training. This helps the brain to be stimulated and they enjoy the extra attention. Start here. If there is any concern for a health issue, she the veterinarian. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions!

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    Answered By Jeffrey Milner

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    Published on September 30th, 2018

    Often small behavioral changes and alterations in appetite are the first symptoms that dogs and cats show us when they are ill. This is especially true in older animals such as Fluffy. Depending on how long it has been going on, I would strongly encourage you to schedule a visit with the vet for Fluffy to get an exam and most likely some blood work. They will want to rule out some common illnesses affecting older dogs so that they can be treated accordingly if needed. This does not sound like an emergency so definitely not need to run out now.

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    Answered By Penelope Graben, DVM

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    Published on June 5th, 2021

    Hi there, Abnormal behavior and loss of appetite combined is reason to seek emergency veterinary care. These could be signs of serious illness. I would recommend taking Maggie in for a physical exam as soon as possible. I will hope for the best outcome for Maggie. Best of luck to you.

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