I hope you can get an “official” diagnosis for you dog, since there are some other conditions that have overlapping symptoms. Set up your house to keep things safe for her. \. Still he has many declining signs. Thank you for sharing! He has since lost 8 of this 24 pounds and is just skin and bones although he still eats as much as he always did. Yes, we aging folks of all species need to look out for one another! He rarely greets me when I come home anymore, nor will he come when I call him. He rests and sleeps for most of the day and luckily at night, but between around 2:30pm and 7pm he wears himself out circling the house. I’m sorry for what you are going through. For us the hardest symptom we have had to deal with is the aggression. When a dog defecates, they may stare up at their pet parent. Recently, he had an ear infection. I was just trying to clarify because of the similarity in the names. He seems to be at the early stages so no messing in the house or getting stuck behind furniture yet but he shows all of the other signs. Scarlet walks around at night, really going nowhere. We love Bugs and will surely miss him when he passes. The dog may want to go outdoors to relieve himself, but then seem to forget why he is there. His sleeping is getting less and less. I can’t bear to see her looking so lost and miserable. If I say “come on” she happily walks 1 ft to the left of me. First thing’s first – let’s talk … Anastasia Basano/Flickr. A few of my by beloved pomeranians (11 year old, and 12 year old) were showing some odd behaviors (howling, staring at the wall, hiding at night on the floor instead of where he used to sleep on my bed ( actually my pillow 🙂 his whole life, delayed reaction when I talk to him even tho he seems to be looking right at me) So sad, and it scares me. Standing with her head under a chair Lying awkwardly on the bed Quality of Life Scale. He has really lived way beyond what he should have but how do I let go of a little dog who doesn’t want to let go of me…..it’s heartbreaking! First, you must understand that barking is a natural function in the canine world. Please know that I am familiar with the kind of pain you have, and so are a lot of other people who have commented here. He knows what this one particular dog means to me. I would never do it for my own convenience or because of preconceptions about it. A few months ago she started barking at nothing (although she has vision and hearing problems, too). I’m so sorry your beagle mix has/had that combination of problems: dementia on top of that seems so unfair. To be honest it’s really hard work every single day! I used to be able to quite her for a time, but it is now incessant at night. He still loves his walks and his appetite seems good but he’s getting thinner and thinner. Mine did, and I read about it a fair amount. Thinking of you and Ginger. Some people get nervous that their dog is seeing ghosts when they stare at a wall. Dear Lisa, Happy Fit Dog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon. So sorry. In the last couple of weeks he’s seemed more distressed and it’s been much harder for me to help him calm down so I think his quality of life is degrading. It hurts me to think that he’s not feeling well again and he can’t tell me what’s wrong. The last few weeks she lies under the dining table, she never did that before. Her mental status through all of this was excellent. These past couple months have been very tough as my grandma just passed away last month and now I am having to deal with the high probability of my best four legged friend passing away soon. From what I just read, I think it would be pretty hard to sort out what symptoms are coming from what condition. Love my Dago Boy. The clearest of them all being that we are both subject to the symptoms of. Thanks for all you have herein. No medication seems to help she is on 4 different pills. I hope things go well for you and your little guy. Thanks for your kind words. Hi Pat, But keep in mind: you can’t diagnose your dog yourself. These videos and photos hit so close to home. I had to steady my Cricket while she pooped for at least the last couple years of her life, else she would topple over. Wish u lots of luck. On the occassions she wakes in the night, I move her downstairs to the kitchen and hall where her bed is (she sleeps with us normally) and I “Goldie-proof” the kitchen/hall so she can’t hurt herself or get stuck behind anything. I am starting to notice a little dragging of one hind leg on my bud. However, she has also stopped eating and barely drinking. She has congested heart failure, also. As a dementia nurse, I get it..his behavior is so familiar to me. 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