I'm not sure if this is the right place to post since it's not exactly an emergency, but I am really hoping for some help.
Alexander, 14-1/2 years old, has been showing increased signs of confusion lately. He'll walk into walls, door, etc. and just stop and stand there for minutes at a time. If he's in a corner he gets anxious and can't seem to figure out how to get out of the corner (he won't just back up like he should/could). He walks back and forth from the same places, almost like he doesn't remember having just been there. I swear there have been a few times he doesn't even seem to know who I am. He startles so easily now, and has become very uncoordinated.
He has an appointment Saturday morning with the vet, but I'd like to hear from others who've dealt with this. Is there any hope that things can improve for my baby? Are there any medications that might help? What questions should I be prepared to ask?
Alexander has been my baby and my best friend his whole life - I can't stand watching him be like this.
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