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Originally Posted by Patti  Nikki is estimated to be 15 years old. I think he is showing signs of doggie dementia. I find him in the laundry room, sometimes he looks like he doesn't recognize me. Just the last 2 nights I woke to him just standing on the bed. Normally he sleeps right next to me and never moves during the night. He is showing some of the signs my Pom was when she had Cushing's. He is drinking more, eating more, losing weight and peeing more. He had a complete vet exam with blood work, all normal, 2 months ago. I have never had a dog this old so I am guessing they can go down hill pretty quickly. I will take him in and recheck him and also get thyroid panel done. Thanks for the input. |
Wow 15 years! What a life Nikki has had. Could he be missing his old owner??(I'm sure you take great care of him)
It sounds like what my Cocker started doing before I learned that had dementia. He'd cry at night and sometimes get mad at me as if he didn't recognize me and bark, then hide. He'd howl and cry all the time in the end. After the vet sad there was nothing else left to do I decided to let him cross the bridge.
You are wonderful for taking in an older dog.