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I would like to learn more about how dementia affects pets. I will of course google and read but I’m curious about personal experiences. For the longest time my spoo Belle has shown some of the most odd behaviors. Most notably the way she will seemingly become frightened by something and find a place in the yard to sit upright starring at nothing, hiding. I’m not sure frightened accurately describes it but it is odd behavior that seems unprovoked. I feel for her and have always just tried to comfort her. Of late this behavior has taken on a new dimension, yipping for no apparent reason during the night, as if she is afraid. And she will get up and come sit by my bed or by the front door and just be still. When I reach out to touch her she burrows into me like she can’t get close enough. It’s very distressing. My vet seemed to think it was epilepsy, a diagnosis I’ve never quite agreed with. Recently, in reading through some of this forums posts I’ve begun to think perhaps dementia is a more accurate possibility. She is such a sweet girl. So I reach out to you to learn more and perhaps figure out a way forward.
My best to this wonderful caring group
I would like to learn more about how dementia affects pets. I will of course google and read but I’m curious about personal experiences. For the longest time my spoo Belle has shown some of the most odd behaviors. Most notably the way she will seemingly become frightened by something and find a place in the yard to sit upright starring at nothing, hiding. I’m not sure frightened accurately describes it but it is odd behavior that seems unprovoked. I feel for her and have always just tried to comfort her. Of late this behavior has taken on a new dimension, yipping for no apparent reason during the night, as if she is afraid. And she will get up and come sit by my bed or by the front door and just be still. When I reach out to touch her she burrows into me like she can’t get close enough. It’s very distressing. My vet seemed to think it was epilepsy, a diagnosis I’ve never quite agreed with. Recently, in reading through some of this forums posts I’ve begun to think perhaps dementia is a more accurate possibility. She is such a sweet girl. So I reach out to you to learn more and perhaps figure out a way forward.
My best to this wonderful caring group