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Our Mastiffs best friend our Rottweiler just died from cancer and we are concerned she could be depressed, what are the symtoms? They were never separated in seven years.

Dr. Horwitz, a Veterinarian says:
While some dogs seem unaffected by the loss of a house mate, some dogs will seem to mourn for their companion. This is often noticed in lack of activity, and perhaps even a loss of appetite. The symptoms may persist for several weeks. It is important to not reinforce the behavior, but to try and establish new routines for the remaining dog. This may mean walks, playtime, grooming and petting. If the problem persists an illness may be present that requires veterinary attention.
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My cat is 19 years old. He has slowed down considerably, as can be expected, but just in the past week or so he has cut back his eating to almost nothing and has lost weight. Is this a sign his time is up or an actual problem?

There are a number of potential causes of anorexia and weight loss in older cats. Mild nausea resulting from liver or kidney failure could lead to what you are seeing. More often than not, this would be accompanied by some vomiting and maybe even a change in bowel movements. Various forms of cancer are not uncommon in older cats and that can certainly lead to loss of appetite and weight loss. The best thing to do at this point would be to get him a physical exam. Your veterinarian can run a series of tests that will tell you whether you are dealing with a serious problem or a bump in the road.
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