My dog cries constantly when alone. When should I see a vet?

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Hi! So my dog, who's an eight-year-old beagle/terrier mix, just moved in with me to the city from NH. I kennel her during the day, but all she does is cry while i'm gone- like the entire time. I bought some calming treats and a thundershirt, but she still is crying. I guess she still does it even when she has a kong with peanut butter and also a bully bone. She also has been getting sick, she has thrown up and today she threw up as well as had diarrhea, i don't know what to do. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 8 years and 3 months old | 15 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Miley! Constantly crying when left alone is a very common sign of separation anxiety. It sounds like you're already doing most of the "easy" things we normally suggest, like using calming aids (Thundershirt and calming treats), and leaving her with some tasty things to eat to help keep her busy while you're gone. Since you haven't seen much improvement so far with these measures, I would strongly suggest talking to your veterinarian about prescription anti-anxiety medication for her. Most dogs with significant separation anxiety issues will need prescription meds, at least for a while, in order to make progress. Medication can sometimes be decreased or stopped later on, once the dog has learned to be more comfortable being by herself. If your regular veterinarian isn't well-versed in behavior issues, you could consider seeing a veterinary behaviorist instead. You can search for one in your area here, if needed: www.dacvb.org

My dog cries constantly when alone. When should I see a vet?

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