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My senior Pomeranian is confused and slow to respond. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | neutered | 7 lbs

My pom looking confused and takes time to respond when calling his name

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 27th, 2018

Hello, I am sorry to hear about Tullio. Although it is hard to know definitively what is going on, some pets can experience hearing and vision loss as they age. It is possible the Tullio is beginning to experience one or both of these effects. Another thing that happens as pets age is that they can become senile and have a harder time doing things that they have been accustomed to doing all their life. To have Tullio's vision and hearing further evaluated please have him seen by a veterinarian. Hope this helps, good luck!

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