PabloDH Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) Hello all! My husband and I moved with our hound Pablo (5 years old; have had him for 6 months now) two days ago to Santa Fe, NM which is at 7200 ft elevation. We tried to make the move as smooth as possible for Pablo, but ever since we've moved into our new home, Pablo rarely leaves his crate and when he does, it is to eat/drink and walk only. Otherwise, he seems extremely lethargic and disinterested in us. We almost feel like he's acting the way he did when we first adopted him. I'm worried that the stress of moving and altitude change is affecting him. Has anyone else experienced something like this? How long did it last and what can I do to make him feel better? Thank you! Edited June 24, 2019 by PabloDH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greysdad Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I have no experience with high elevations but judging by my dogs, your boy may need more time to adjust to a new place. You could try to keep him on a schedule (breakfast, dinner, walks, etc at the same time) so that he knows what to expect throughout the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Do talk to your vet. A professional's advice and exploration will be in your best interest. Tick borne diseases can show up months after exposure. Questions, testing and a lab work should give you an answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytMom Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 I rarely leave my hotel room for my first few days there too. And I love it there! I get mild altitude sickness for a few days above 7000 ft and I believe dogs are susceptible also. Hoping for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 8 hours ago, GreytMom said: I rarely leave my hotel room for my first few days there too. And I love it there! I get mild altitude sickness for a few days above 7000 ft and I believe dogs are susceptible also. Hoping for the best. don't want to hi-jack this but i too have the same problem....unless i take aspirins and electrolytes non-stop- even in the middle of the night and up your water intake- big time! try it, less time lying there in your hotel room feeling like you have the flu. i start before i arrive. i learned the hard way at the aspen music festival- i was deathly ill. oh, dogs with pannus will be affected- pannus wise with the altitude. annie's eye dr. told us since we traveled out west with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PabloDH Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 Thanks for your input everyone. I think it was a combination of elevation and a new home, but he is doing much better now and on his way to his old self again. I mixed in chicken broth with his dry food for the first two weeks to make sure he was getting additional fluids. The altitude is definitely tough out here. I'm just starting to feel comfortable with it, so I can imagine how tough it was for Pablo too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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