Just wondering if any one has had to deal with an old dog who was suffering from Dementia.

 

 

Dog dementia, also known as Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD), is a cognitive disorder in dogs that causes similar symptoms to Alzheimer's in humans. It's a condition related to the aging of a dog's brain, which leads to changes in behavior and primarily affects memory, learning, and comprehension.

 

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6 minutes ago, Custard boy said:

Just wondering if any one has had to deal with an old dog who was suffering from Dementia.

 

 

Dog dementia, also known as Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD), is a cognitive disorder in dogs that causes similar symptoms to Alzheimer's in humans. It's a condition related to the aging of a dog's brain, which leads to changes in behavior and primarily affects memory, learning, and comprehension.

 

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What symptoms does the dog show? There isn't much treatment available for humans, so can't see it being much different for a dog.

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It is very similar to human dementia in many ways, and if your dog is suffering from it, you have my sympathy because it's a tough situation.

wThere isn't really any treatment. There are some supplements that people say help and a couple of meds (i.e., propentofylline), but it's debatable whether the potential for improvement is worth the side effects. The only practical advice I could give is to keep them busy with exercise and especially puzzle toys during the day because they often have sundowner symptoms, as humans do, with a disturbed sleep-wake cycle. If they are up all night pacing and barking at walls, no one gets any sleep, and that's not sustainable for any length of time.

 

Good luck.