Why is my new blind dog not eating, pottying, and circling around?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is not uncommon for a dog to not eat great at first when in a new environment. However, this should subside and should not last very long. I would entice her appetite by adding things like boiled chicken, dog grade gravy, lean meats, among others. If she is still not eating after a few days, check in with a veterinarian to make sure there is not a medical reason for her to not be eating. Good luck and have a great day!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is certainly not that unusual in puppies and really in some adults as well as they adjust to a new environment. If she seems fine otherwise with a good activity level, I recommend you try a highly palatable diet such as the Purina Pro Plan shredded blends or potentially consider adding pieces of boiled chicken or dog grade gravy to make her current diet more palatable. This is likely going to work for you. If at some point, she appears to not be doing well, have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment. Good luck!

If you have had Audrey for more than 48 hrs with these symptoms, then I would be worried that she is ill. Its best to have her evaluated by your vet if that is the case, since just about every illness can cause these similar symptoms. She will need diagnostic testing done to help determine the underlying problem so that we know how best to treat her moving forward. If she has not been in your possession for more than 48 hrs, then she is likely just adjusting to her new home. Give her more time and perhaps even find out what food she was eating before and offer that to her. You can also offer canned food to see if that entices her to eat. Take her on short walks as well to help keep her active and hopefully help form a proper stool. I hope that your fur baby Audrey does well here moving forward. Best wishes and take care!

If she's staying in a new place it may be a little stressful for Mitzy. I would give her a few days to try and relax and settle in so that she is more likely to want to eat and return to normal behavior. You can try to entice her to eat some with a little boiled chicken or low-sodium broth added to her food as well (and it can help settle an upset stomach due to nerves.) Most dogs will eventually want to eat, and need to go potty, so continuing your routine and offering her chances to both eat and go outside to relieve herself will help her to settle in. If she absolutely refuses after more than a day, or seems ill/in distress, a vet visit to rule out any issues is always a good idea.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Lily! Removing a few lumps isn't the same as removing the eyes. She could be more painful than you think or is reacting to the pain medication or the antibiotic. I would start to worry 3 days after surgery. Give her time. It's barely been 24 hours after this major surgery. And even if we though she was 100% blind before she may have seen some light and now her world is dark. I have seen dogs we thought were blind have both eyes removed and they were depressed for a while. I wish you and Lily the best!

Poor little thing. It can take some time for dogs that are scared and poorly socialized to adjust. I find that it can be a big help and confidence booster for them to see you interact with another dog. Sometimes they can also relate better to having another dog around. That being said, this should be a calm, easy going and non threatening dog to her. Perhaps an adult sweet friendly dog that is a similar size. It is important for her to eat and drink, so you may have to put those things in her kennel where she feels safe for now. Continue to be patient, talk in a calm and gentle voice and she will eventually learn to trust you. She lacks confidence right now and that does not come overnight, I would consider having her interact with you and another dog if it is the right dog.

Moymoy needs to be eating at least something, and drinking water, or I am worried she is ill. Try cooked chicken breast and rice, and see if she'll eat this. Otherwise, she needs to see a vet as she may have an infectious disease or other issue that is making her feel poorly. Good luck!