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    Article about dog dementia

    in In The News

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    Such an interesting article.

    We are currently living this with our darling 12 and 1/2 year old Iggie girl Tari, and it's so hard.

    I think it started about 6 months ago. Previously, if anxious, eg storms, she could always be comforted. But now it's heartbreaking to watch as she suffers such terrible anxiety - involuntary  jerking, bucking, body twitches, pacing, constantly following us and jumping up onto our laps and down again over and over, clawing up at our legs if we're standing, scratching at doors, jumping dangerously over furniture, etc and nothing can comfort her. This can go on for hours. It's hard to believe such a tiny little body can continue with such non stop frantic hyperactivity for so long. It's as if she's possessed!
    It first happened just at night, but is now happening all day as well. Initially, under our vet's supervision, 1/4 tablet of alprazolam (same as xanax) did the trick, just enough to enable her to relax, and us to sleep, and things improved. But things deteriorated and soon 1 tablet each night was needed. Once again things improved, and we had almost a month of calm nights - bliss, as I was so sleep deprived. I was sitting up with her to enable others to sleep.

    Now it has escalated and we are at the limit of 1 tablet each 8 hours. It is only giving her relief for 5-6 hours and then I have to sit with her 'til she can have the next dose. It's so day to day and all so hit and miss. Sometimes she will relax within 1/2 to 3/4 hour of having the tablet, other times it takes 2 hours!

    It's so distressing and heartbreaking to see her like this.

    Even though our vet has mentioned Canine Cognitive Dysfunction  - this article has shed light on the sad reality, interesting the progress is so much quicker, we may have to face a very sad and tough decision at some point. During her "normal" hours she is quite good, enjoying a walk , has a spring in her step and plays a little bit with the other dogs, but as soon as she starts clinging to us, and the bucking and involuntary body jerks start we know her anxiety is taking over.

    Sorry for the essay! This is something we have never experienced and had no idea how severe it can be.

     

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    My Darling Rupert

    in Rainbow Bridge

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    Oh Kirty, I am so sorry crying.gif.

    Something made me look in here and my heart sank. You and your family gave Rupert such a wonderful, loving home. My daughter and I were so happy and privileged to meet him, such a beautiful friendly boy.

    Sending best wishes to you all.

    Stan's Birthday Bash

    in General Dog Discussion

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    Look at the beautiful collars on Bella and Tari :thumbsup::love:

    Thanks DDD smile.gif. They are from Karen's Kollars. The dogs like them as they are a combined collar and lead, and they open up wide to easily slip over their heads. Being paranoid, I also put cat breakaway collars on them too, just in case embarrass.gif

    I often look at DOLers names and wonder why. We have the explanation for yours :laugh:

    So the collars are like martingales ??

    Hi DDD, yes, nothing very creative about my DOL name biggrin.gif

    If you google Karen's Kollars, you can see the many and varied patterns and sizes of martingale design collars she makes. It's not the easiest site to navigate, frown.gif. but well worth persevering . Takes a while to work it all out.

    They are lined with various options and will last for years. She's in the U.S. (Karen Hawley)

    I've been really pleased with them, good for my little Ig's necks, and as I said, they love the integrated collars and leads as II don't have to squish the collars over their heads. smile.gif (Mine only have collars on when out and about)

    Stan's Birthday Bash

    in General Dog Discussion

    Posted

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    Look at the beautiful collars on Bella and Tari :thumbsup::love:

    Thanks DDD smile.gif. They are from Karen's Kollars. The dogs like them as they are a combined collar and lead, and they open up wide to easily slip over their heads. Being paranoid, I also put cat breakaway collars on them too, just in case embarrass.gif

    Stan's Birthday Bash

    in General Dog Discussion

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    We had such a fun time at Stan's birthday party thumbsup1.gif

    Beautiful day, lovely setting, great company, gorgeous dogs.love.gif I loved smooching them all . I finally got to meet tiny little Neko heart.gifThey all enjoyed themselves. We certainly were quite a sight!! laugh.gif

    Thanks for the goody bags Hazywal, so cute and the dogs think they are very yummy!

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