Why is my senior dog suddenly anxious and won't sleep at night?

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This is a weird one.Preeti has slept by my bed in her cage for nearly 11 years.last night she would not settle and she was really anxious... I got her out and cuddled her... her heart was racing and she was really upset.put her back in with my dressing gown and put an adaptil plug in on. 2 mins quiet and then she started again. Got her up and put her in the garden in case she wanted out.... she came in and went into the living room and happily slept there for the night. Was fine this morning. Pet's info: Dog | Chinese Crested Hairless | Female | spayed | 10 years and 11 months old

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

This is somewhat strange behavior. Since Preeti is acting normal this morning I would not worry about it too much. However, if it becomes a regular occurrence, I would recommend having her examined by a veterinarian to make sure there are no underlying medical issues going on. Night waking and restless can be symptoms of canine cognitive dysfunction (similar to Alzheimer’s disease in people) which is most often noted in older dogs. If the behavior continues and medically she checks out ok then this may be what is going on. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck!

Why is my senior dog suddenly anxious and won't sleep at night?

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