He sleeps in the hall outside our bedroom but became so distraught he scratched on the door and wanted to climb under the bed and seemed terrified. We checked the hall and everything seems okay. There was no outside noise and it is not the smoke detector beeping or mobile phone which we know do cause problems to him. What is causing this problem? Is he getting dog dementia?
2007-02-16 19:22:56 · 7 answers · asked by werdlav 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It could be dementia or it could be your older dog is starting to lose his senses. His hearing and eye sight could be diminishing and he is afraid he is vulnerable. Its a very basic survival instinct for a dog to be on guard. He may know he is unable to do this anymore and is looking for you as his pack to protect him. Just a theory but, I have seen elderly dogs do this before.
2007-02-16 21:15:54 · answer #1 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly could be just his old age affecting him. Poor thing. But also remember, animals have a keener sense than humans. Perhaps he heard something outside that frightened him, or saw something move. If you can, keep him in your bedroom for just one night and see how he reacts. Perhaps he's just lonesome.
2007-02-16 19:34:05 · answer #2 · answered by Lucy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs do get an Alzheimer's type disease sometimes. Canine Cognitive Impairment. Poor guy.
2007-02-16 19:40:21 · answer #3 · answered by ebonyruffles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be doggie senility setting in, or something as simple as his eyesight is going and he can't see as well at night, which is causing him to panic?
You need to get him checked out by a Vet.
2007-02-16 19:37:46 · answer #4 · answered by renodogmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a canine form of alshheimers, they suffer too just like humans, leave the door open for several nights, and keep reasuring the dog that he will be alright, your problem should correct it self in time. good luck
2007-02-16 19:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by robert r 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm... I dont really know but if sleeping in bed with you makes him happy in his old age then let him. Maybe a vet check??
2007-02-16 19:31:44 · answer #6 · answered by phoenix_rosemaryhitz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wtf is dog demetia...?
idk lol but nwyz, idk maybe he's had bad dreams..?
no im not stupid, dogs can dream, can't they, its not impossible.
or maybe there's ghosts in the house
ooh
2007-02-16 19:32:10 · answer #7 · answered by soccergrl4103 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋