The first step in dealing with depressed dog behavior is to take the dog to the veterinarian for a medical exam. (samthedogtrainer.com)
Furthermore, inducing vomiting is not recommended in clinically depressed dogs because of the risk of aspiration of the vomit which can lead to aspiration pneumonia. (rachelebaker.com)
Karen Sueda, DVM, a diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, said medications for depressed dogs are the same as those used by depressed humans — Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft. (pets.webmd.com)