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Question ,for those that have had dogs

goldensrbest — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 17:21:07 GMT

I hope i explain this correctly, Cambridge is my red golden,i lost my baby spirit last summer,he and her would lay in back yard and chew on marrow bones ,i would get from butcher shop,as soon as he finished his ,she would bury hers ,and take his,well, each time i try giving her one ,she will not chew on it ,bury it immediately, her teeth are good ,vet said they are amazing, i think i know why ,but what do you think?

Re: Question ,for those that have had dogs

Fressa — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 17:33:19 GMT

Sorry for the hoss of spirit. Cambridge is doing her part of burying the bone. It's her half of the team. We have 2 GSD's dogs and they are big fans of the Kong extreme chew valls. The male chews on the ball constantly until he gets it soft then the female will have it. She does not want one of her own. She wants his after he gets it in shape for her. They are a team. Even if one team partner is gone, the other continues with the routine. Your story touched my heart. I hope your's heals in time.

Re: Question ,for those that have had dogs

millieshops — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 17:37:43 GMT

@goldensrbest sounds like mourning to me

Some years ago when my pup was still young and active, a friend called and asked to borrow him for a while because his pet had gone into mourning pretty much as you describe.

I was leaving my dog alone all day anyway so I was happy to send him on vacation for a week. (PS - my friend's pup perked up and did well without a canine companion after that week.)

Re: Question ,for those that have had dogs

goldensrbest — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 18:12:25 GMT

@Fressa I had not thought of that, i assumed she misses him,and i do think she does, but that is interesting very well could be right. 8 years ago ,i had 4 dogs ,she was the youngest,and only one still here.

Re: Question ,for those that have had dogs

1Snickers — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 19:09:36 GMT

@goldensrbest Snickers still won't sleep in her bed that is now where Krypto's bed was. She might go in it some but has taken ownership of my other recliner.
It's been over a year since Krypto passed. I'm considering just storing that bed in the garage. She has a large one like it in her room.
Dogs have their routines and I think that's what yours is doing.
Be careful with any bones. I used to give my Bassets butcher shop knuckle bones, but one got too small and was swallowed when I tried to take it. There wasn't a problem, but it could have been.
I had to take my Krypto to the vets once because he picked up a piece of chicken cartlridge. He threw it up but it would have caused trouble.
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Re: Question ,for those that have had dogs

on the bay — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 19:59:17 GMT

I think she is giving it to Spirit!🕊