My senior dog has dementia, paces, cries. What can I do to help her?

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My little girl is 17 years old and she has doggy dementia she's pacing a lot sometimes for hours and hours and there's nothing I can seem to do to get her to relax as many times as I put it back on her bed she gets back off it and she's crying a lot I just don't know what to do to help her is there anything or should I put her to sleep

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

There are medications for this condition (known as cognitive dysfunction) that can be very helpful. I recommend having a discussion with your vet about her current behavior, so they can help provide the appropriate meds. I would do try the medication first, before considering putting her down. There is a possibility that with medication, she could act less anxious and appear more happy. I hope that helps and she gets better soon.

My senior dog has dementia, paces, cries. What can I do to help her?

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