Complete change in personality,bloated appearance, blood test are normal-except for a few elevated enzymes that are not so important anyways.(It's nothing extreme) He's on pills for thyroid issues now. We now that he has special allergies also.Next week he's getting an ultrasound. But wait....there's more. I'm really desperate for help.
He is a 7 year old bichon. This past thanksgiving, his behavior changed dramatically. He was always active,(not really hyper, but active), enjoyed eating, attached himself to my hip, slept with me, cuddled with me, and enjoyed going for walks. I know that I sound like a sap, but I'm really concerned.
It was after this holiday that everything about his demeanour changed. He started yelping, shrieking really, whenever someone in our family tried to pick him up or even pet him. He began hiding himself away in our closet for hours, as if he were depressed. Cysts and pigmentation appeared on his back. His activity level decreased sharply, he's become very lethargic and antisocial. He runs away from me. He has trouble jumping around, and often paces around rooms- sometimes in a half-sit position for like a second and then moving to somewhere else. Whatever room our family is in, he finds the farthest place from it and hides(regardless of whether or not there's food around- which is bizarre for him). He has a blank stare often when you call his name or sit with him and try to pet him, as if he has no idea what's going on or who you are. He just looks sick. He also lost a pound- a rarity- because he usually gains weight between check-ups. He's even rejected food, not vomitted, but spit out food. Treats even. He was incredibly thirsty all the time, but that has since subsided.
The whole thing is weird. I'd appreciate any good advice.
He is a 7 year old bichon. This past thanksgiving, his behavior changed dramatically. He was always active,(not really hyper, but active), enjoyed eating, attached himself to my hip, slept with me, cuddled with me, and enjoyed going for walks. I know that I sound like a sap, but I'm really concerned.
It was after this holiday that everything about his demeanour changed. He started yelping, shrieking really, whenever someone in our family tried to pick him up or even pet him. He began hiding himself away in our closet for hours, as if he were depressed. Cysts and pigmentation appeared on his back. His activity level decreased sharply, he's become very lethargic and antisocial. He runs away from me. He has trouble jumping around, and often paces around rooms- sometimes in a half-sit position for like a second and then moving to somewhere else. Whatever room our family is in, he finds the farthest place from it and hides(regardless of whether or not there's food around- which is bizarre for him). He has a blank stare often when you call his name or sit with him and try to pet him, as if he has no idea what's going on or who you are. He just looks sick. He also lost a pound- a rarity- because he usually gains weight between check-ups. He's even rejected food, not vomitted, but spit out food. Treats even. He was incredibly thirsty all the time, but that has since subsided.
The whole thing is weird. I'd appreciate any good advice.