My senior dog is disoriented and bumping into walls. What's wrong?

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My dog is a female Irish mix, aproximately 17 years old. She is giving sings of being desorinted and walking around the house stopping in front walls or doors waiting to be open. She is trained to go out but lately she has not wanting to go and do her needs. Any idea of what is going on with her? Should we take her to the vet? Is she in any way in pain? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 25 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

It doesn't sound like Sweet Pea is in any pain. She definitely sounds like she has developed some sort of problem though. Disorientation and stopping in front of walls / doors can be a sign of vision loss, blindness, coordination problems, or an underlying neurologic condition. In a 17 year old dog, the likelihood of a true health problem is unfortunately higher than in a younger one. I would recommend that she be examined soon in order to be given an ophthalmic exam and a neurologic exam. The veterinarian will also likely want to obtain blood work given Sweet Pea's age in order to rule out other diseases relating to the important organ systems in the body.

My senior dog is disoriented and bumping into walls. What's wrong?

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