We finally came to the decision it was time for us to let her go and not be confused anymore. It got so bad so fast ive had to set her up in a play pen as she just urinates everywhere and my 9 month old son is crawling around. There are lots of mental and physical conditions that can cause behavior changes in dogs and I think someone needs to see your dog in person to help. Excessive panting. As more dogs get diagnosed, as is now happening, I think QOL scales will be amended to include this element and weighing it appropriately. Good luck. I know the decision is near, life is very hard with her at the moment. It is nice to know there are others who are dealing with this and can offer support and advice. Thinking of you and Alli. You are asking the hardest question, Kim. Because this morning he got up like a normal and is acting OK. Sony for the long post, but I’m hoping for any help… I will make an appointment for him soon also. The problem with Dementia is a difficult disease. In case you are interested in more, I have a lot of tips in my book for making the house safe for a dog with dementia. How do they treat this? He is eating but not as ravenously as before and without any enthusiasm. © 2021 Dog Dementia Help and Support. Our little Maltese Spike has been fading for several years. Please spread the word about dementia in dogs since there are some helpful interventions. >>EILEEN IN THE VIDEO: Do you think this could affect him? Not everyone agrees with that but I feel like I did the right thing. coaxing-many times he will look at his dish and run away. Depending on the lbs. She is stagering around and won't lay down, she is breathing rapidly, and her eyes look like their bugging out. We have run all sorts of tests and the vet said dementia is likely , but I also want to make sure it’s not a brain tumor, so that’s the next step. I think you’ll know when it’s time. Can anyone tell me what he is trying to tell me??? I guess the next thing will have to be “the talk” with my vet. She also has a look of confusion when she sees me sometimes. My Beagle , Sassy will be 16 years in a few months. I hope Bugs still has some good times left with you. He has all the other symptoms, like getting stuck or lost, forgetting things and peeing in the hose after 16yrs of not doing it. He displayed all the classic signs of dementia but was in great physical health. Pam. I have a little terrier mixed breed, got her at 5 weeks old, she is now almost 18 years old. Robyn. Lately we have been giving him 3mgs of Meletonin to sleep. Bit desperate and want to sleep! I have been treating him with Anipryl for 3 months and wish I had heard of it a year ago, when it may have done more good. Lorraine, I am so sorry you face the same disorders with Poppy as we did with Sally. Have you talked to your vet about medications for the dementia? My 13 year old “Schnug” ( schnauzer/pug) is going through this and I didn’t know what was going on until I saw this video. I think. If your dog isn’t eating and also displaying watery, runny eyes and nose, it could very well be signs of distemper. She tells me no but I insist to refer me to a specialist. What to do about this Heartbroken Patti I have been unable to publish or respond to comments for several weeks. What is the deal is he bored, does he miss his freedom? My 10 yr old Yorkshire terrier seems to be suffering from dementia. please help!! Distemper. Thank you for creating this page. Thank you for this site, I really needed to read this today. I just recently found you and your book and I wish I had done more research sooner…My 16yr old Maltese x has been showing signs of dementia for the past 1.5yrs and is getting worse. Unfortunately his whimpering turns into a scary yell bark, which breaks my heart. I have not heard that listed as a symptom. And she suddenly likes dental chew bones again after 8 years of not liking them. Mr.Jiggs crawled into my heart at 8 weeks old and the love I have for him is so great it hurts my chest. From what I just read, I think it would be pretty hard to sort out what symptoms are coming from what condition. He has cataracts but the vet has advised not to have them done so he has eye drops several times a day. She doesnt like toys, wont eat or drink if any looks at her. I know there is no cure, but there’s got to be something to stall the progression. I’m ordering your book tonight. I love your website and thanks for sharing:). She has always been a “groaner” in her personality ever since she was a puppy. She’s acting so out of touch. And there is the Quality of Life Scale which I think can be helpful. It sounds like a vet visit is in order. He has done this in the past but not for some years now. They do a bone marrow aspirate and she does not have cancer, so I’m referred to an internal medicine vet. That’s a really hard way to lose a companion, but I don’t fault you at all. It’s hard to see my beautiful girl get so old, knowing she won’t be around forever. Thank you so much for sharing this! Sounds like Noah still has good times. Eileen, My dog A Shih-tru. Also he has a breathing problem. Thank you for your website and the information. The book has a chapter on diagnosis and a whole chapter on treatment including the research that is behind it. Boredom creates chaos. Thank you for your kind words and my apologies for the lateness of my reply. I have noticed odd behaviors on him for the past year or so. My heart goes out to you. I know that in people sometimes it happens at different times of the day, but could he have the same symptoms? Eileen. It sounds like you are doing a great job with him and I hope he has plenty of good times left. 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