Confusion, disorientation, dogzheimers. Call it what you will, but canine dementia (known clinically as canine cognitive dysfunction) can be a serious problem. Just like humans, dogs can suffer from many of the same symptoms:
Here’s how, in six mostly simple steps:
- Sleep-wake cycle disturbances
- Generalized anxiety
- Lower threshold for aggression
- Decreased activity levels
- Inappropriate vocalization (howling, barking or whining)
- Repetitive behaviors (pacing)
- Elimination disorders
- Staring at walls
- Fewer social interactions
- Disorientation (getting “lost” in the house)
Here’s how, in six mostly simple steps: