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Hi Trish. We have had a West Highland White Terrier for some time now (MANY years) and she is very special to my family. About a year ago, we adopted a baby boy Cockapoo who is VERY hyper and active.
Nowadays, my Westie seems very slow, and doesn't want to run around.
When I had one of my neighbors babysit my dogs for a weekend, they had great trouble getting my Westie to simply go outside.
What is going on with my girl? Is all this behavior just because she is getting old? Does the new puppy have anything to do with this?
Please help!!! Thank you so much in advance!
Nowadays, my Westie seems very slow, and doesn't want to run around.
When I had one of my neighbors babysit my dogs for a weekend, they had great trouble getting my Westie to simply go outside.
What is going on with my girl? Is all this behavior just because she is getting old? Does the new puppy have anything to do with this?
Please help!!! Thank you so much in advance!
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Permalink Reply by Trish McMillan on
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Hi,
It may be worth getting your Westie checked out by a vet and see if any aches, pains or other chronic conditions are adding to her lethargy. Some older dogs become more playful when a puppy is added to the mix, but unfortunately a puppy can't cure old age!
Personally, I like to have about 5 years between my dogs, so I have a middle-aged dog to run interference between the puppy and the senior if need be!
Trish
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