Why is my senior dog suddenly staying in a cool room and won't leave?

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My dog Max is 10 years old and he is staying in a room in my house that is really cool and he doesn't seem to want to leave the room except to go to the bathroom, eat and drink or go for walks. Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | neutered | 10 years and 7 months old | 14 lbs

Amy Poole, DVM · Accepted Answer

If this is a new behavior for Max, this could be concerning that there is something wrong with him medically. Any deviation from their normal behavior could be an indication of a problem in an animal. It is possible that he just enjoys the cooler room, but I would recommend taking him in to your vet to see if Max may be having a problem. At 10 years old, it is a good idea to get some blood work done on him to make sure all his organs appear to be functioning well and there are no red flags indicating problem.

Why is my senior dog suddenly staying in a cool room and won't leave?

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