If you have a dog who is suddenly acting out of sorts, pacing at night, crying and whining, he/she may have what’s known as Sundowner’s Syndrome. The syndrome, however, isn’t a disease. It’s actually the symptom of Alzheimer’s in dogs – otherwise known as canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome. Senior dogs, like people, can develop cognitive …
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Concerned about Alzheimer’s in dogs? If you have an aging dog exhibiting unusual signs and symptoms, it could be a real concern. We worry about our dogs, especially when they start doing things that aren’t normal for them. What we might call Alzheimer’s in dogs is actually known as Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CCDS), a …
Symptoms of degenerative myelopathy in dogs are similar to those of osteoarthritis. In the early stages of the disease, veterinarians may have a difficult time getting to the correct diagnosis. Degenerative myelopathy, a disease of the spinal cord in middle-aged to senior dogs, is a lot like ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) in humans. In dogs, …
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Separation anxiety is the main reason veterinarians prescribe dog antidepressants. Rescue dogs are prime candidates for all sorts of behavioural problems and in order to keep them in their forever homes, Dog antidepressants (along with other behavioural training techniques) is sometimes the best answer. Is your dog tearing up your house when you’re not home? …
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What is the life expectancy of a dog with dilated cardiomyopathy? While the overall prognosis of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), also known as an enlarged heart, isn’t good, a dog’s ultimate lifespan will depend on how advanced the disease is, how early it was caught, and having a good treatment plan. If your dog was recently …
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