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06-14-2016, 07:22 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Harriman, TN, USA
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| Odd Behavior Hello everyone. I have read several helpful posts here before, but this is my first post. Murphy is a little over 13 years old, and lately is doing things that are out of his usual character. He has never liked to lay on the floor or on the patio outside, or even in the yard. He always preferred to be up on a chair, ottoman, or sofa. But lately, I find him just lying in the middle of the living room floor, or in odd little out of the way places in the house. Also he wants to stay outside in the heat, lying in the grass, or even in the driveway in the sun! I have to pick him up to make him come inside! He is practically blind, running into doors and walls, can't hear unless we clap loudly, and often has trouble staying on his feet. He is also becoming incontinent, just peeing in open places in the hous, and even when he sleeps, which he wants to do more and more. He has lost weight, but his last checkup at the vet was a good one. He can still get around okay most of the time, and will still bark occasionally, but we just aren't sure what his quality of life really is. He is our first Yorkie, and we're pretty attached. He is also on medication for separation anxiety--he goes crazy and uses the bathroom all over himself if left in his kennel for more than just a couple of hours. Any advice? Sorry for the long post! |
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06-14-2016, 08:12 PM | #2 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Welcome to Yorkie Talk. Changes in behavior, especially going to out of the way places in your home, are often a sign that something is wrong. Seeking heat is also worrisome. When was his last checkup? Did he have bloodwork and urinalysis done? If it has been 6 months or more, I would definitely see the vet. The changes in behavior warrant a vet visit anyway. Could be something serious, and might be something that medication could help with quality of life. Biggest concern is making sure he isn't in pain. Many Yorkies will hide pain or not express it in an obvious way. Sending best wishes for your boy. Please keep us updated.
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06-15-2016, 03:11 AM | #3 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | I agree w/ Kristin in that first and foremost you'd want to be sure bloodwork is okay and that he isn't in pain. There could also be a bit of dementia as a component. For that, many dog owners find Anipryl tremendously helpful. It's so tough watching these sweet wee ones age...only you can know in your heart when the time is right to let them go. I think you'll know when that time comes. So sorry your kiddo is going through some tough aging issues.
__________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann | Pfeiffer | Marcel Verdel Purcell | Wylie | Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° |
06-17-2016, 04:58 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida
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| I know this is difficult for you to see your baby age. I agree that he needs blood work and a more detailed check up to determine if there are other health issues. I wish you as many more years with him as possible.
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06-17-2016, 05:35 AM | #5 |
YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Island of Malta
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| Sorry to hear about your little Murphy, it's always worrisome when they aren't themselves. I agree with Kristin's advice too. |
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