My senior dog stares at walls and gets stuck. Is it dementia?

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Why. ..my dog will sit an stare at the wall .she also locks herself in the toilet all the time. She knows if she goes in she can’t get out. 10 yr Boston terrier. Sometimes like she sulking. She has 7 spers on her back bone on med, Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Female | 10 years and 10 months old | 5 lbs

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for looking for more information about Gidget. At 10 years old, she could be starting to have some cognitive dysfunction (doggie dementia). Common signs are wandering, pacing, change in vocalization frequency/times, change in sleep-wake cycles, and loss of house training. She could also be having a metabolic issue or neurologic issue that is altering her awareness of the world around her. If she does have cognitive dysfunction, we aim to delay eventual progression, not reverse the disease. The supplements SAM-e and Neutricks can help. There's also a prescription diet called B/D that could help. Finally, increased metal stimulation (using food toys, teaching simple new tricks) and all help slow progression. I would recommend a vet visit to make sure nothing else is going on, and then talking to your vet about the above ideas to see if they would be appropriate for Gidget. Good luck! Let me know if this was helpful information for you and definitely send in another question or arrange for a consultation if you'd like more information.

My senior dog stares at walls and gets stuck. Is it dementia?

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