Beloved pet not well

[Beckstar789]

I left for 3 weeks to go on holiday with what i thought was a friend, when i have returned i have found my dog been left in the garage covered in faeces and urine, food was there but untouched he had been clawing the plasterboards off the walls and possibly eating where he must have wanted to get out, now i have brang him back into my home he has not been eating he is extemely skinny, doesnt want to move and doesnt seem himself, i took him to the vets and they give him tablets but nothing has changed, what is wrong with my dog? I'm gonna struggle to pay another vet bill

[chasha33]

Your poor baby,How could someone do that to such an innocent baby like that.It could take a long while for your baby to start making any progress.Just try to give her all the love and reassurance you can.He will eventually come around.May God Bless the both of you.

[Holliee]

Me too I have also been thinking about him as I am playing with my st bernard... Hope he is doing better,.... Lots of love set his way,,,,

[ginger899]

How is he doing? I have been thinking about your dog. I hope there is some improvement?

[peggy64]

Yes, your dog has been mentally traumatized. Some dogs are more sensitive than others. It sounds like you are going to have to be very attentive to this little guy and very loving. And don't expect it to change overnight. It will probably take quite a while, so hang in there.

Does he have any toys he likes to play with or any other kind of activity? How about walking around the block or in the park. He will need lots of time and attention.

And as far as the person you left him with, I think I would call them every day and tell them "he is still extremely traumatized by what you did".

[Holliee]

ginger is right your puppy is scared to death and very depressed and needs lot of LOVE AN KISSES. He needs to trust where and who he is living with again. That person should be stuck in a cage for 3 weeks see how feels. Did you ask them why he was treated that way.... I would have went off my st bernard is like my child she eats good food, has her own pillow that she holds at night ( will not hurt or chew it) she is treated like human. I had to go out town 2 days an left her with my mom who also loves her very much but because I was not there at night to sleep with her and put her to bed so to speak she was very sad an pouty when I got back even though she got love, treats and tons attention she thought I had left her and took her week to get back to normal once we got home she would not leave my side. When I would close bathroom door take shower etc she would lay in front door and whine something she never use to do she thought i was leaving her and after seeing I was not leaving her again she stopped and went back to her old self...

[ginger899]

PS....although I said that about 'drugs' please do make sure he gets a thorough check-over, and blood samples taken, just in case he might have picked up some kind of infection/parasite/etc, or have some other physical problem.

[ginger899]

Oh my gosh! Who did you leave to look after your dog? It is terrible that they did that to him! I honestly do not know how anyone could treat a dog like that.
He is traumatised. Three weeks is a long time in a dog's mind. He has been trying to claw his way out for three weeks! No wonder he is in such a mess.

He needs not so much drugs from the vet, as building up again, although this experience may leave scars on him. He needs to feel your support, your love, and also your strength as his 'pack leader' again. He needs to regain his trust.
This may not be easy at first. I am hoping someone else will post on this because I am not the best person to ask about behaviour issues.

Certainly start by giving him some good food, making sure he gets all the nutrients a dog needs, try to get him a good quality food, and some extra vitamin B may help as well, as a supplement for a while, but ask advice about the dosage for him.