Weird Behavior Last Night

[Rustyroo]

I'm not sure if I should put this here or in health and medical, but this seemed to be more of a behavioral. So Franny has been doing a lot of heavy panting and pacing in the middle of the night (i did post that in H&M a few weeks ago), but last night she did something completely strange and kinda scary. Along with the pacing and panting, she also needs to be let out at least once a night. She can't get through the night anymore without being let out...my old lady. Last night I let her out around 3:15 and i'm waiting for her to do her business and she seemed to be taking a lot longer than normal. I called her to come in and she just stood there staring at me. I called her a few more times, still nothing. So I went out to grab her collar and gently lead her in, she wasn't that far from the door. She backed off and ran away from me like she was afraid of me. This is not normal behavior, she is my velcro dog. Totally took me by surprise. She did this to me three times. I was actually getting scared. I didn't know if I was going to be able to get her back in the house. She has never done this before.

[Roo]

Have you thought about doggy dementia? My Daisy had it and would occasionally act as though she had no idea who I was and take off running from me. She was ordinarily right underfoot and had to be near me at all times, so it was always strange when she decided I was scary. She got worse at night and would stand outside and stare off into the distance when we went out for her last pee.

[Rustyroo]

Have you thought about doggy dementia? My Daisy had it and would occasionally act as though she had no idea who I was and take off running from me. She was ordinarily right underfoot and had to be near me at all times, so it was always strange when she decided I was scary. She got worse at night and would stand outside and stare off into the distance when we went out for her last pee.

I have thought of that. I think it may be the start of it since she is fine during the day.

 

I have read up on the signs and symptoms, but it's hard to tell if it's that or just her being a greyhound. She's never played with toys in the 7 years that we have had her, and she is not very active anymore because she has arthritis in her spine.

 

She does though have some confusion, restlessness and major change in her sleep cycle.

Edited July 7, 2017 by Rustyroo

[Remolacha]

Sounds very much like dementia to me, it is usually worse at night. I would have her checked out at the vet, a specialist if need be, there are medications that can sometimes help. In the mean time, can you take her out at night on a leash? I know it is a pain, but at least you wouldn't have to worry about getting her back in.

[greysmom]

Make sure your vet checks her vision (and hearing). If she's not seeing well, it can increase her confusion and anxiousness, especially at night.

[Rustyroo]

That was done at her last visit in late May. The vet said everything was fine there, but i'm not to sure about that.

[FiveRoooooers]

That was done at her last visit in late May. The vet said everything was fine there, but i'm not to sure about that.

Agree with the above posts, and please have the vet check her again. Things can crop up seemingly overnight yet they've been brewing quietly for some time.

[Roo]

I have thought of that. I think it may be the start of it since she is fine during the day.

 

I have read up on the signs and symptoms, but it's hard to tell if it's that or just her being a greyhound. She's never played with toys in the 7 years that we have had her, and she is not very active anymore because she has arthritis in her spine.

 

She does though have some confusion, restlessness and major change in her sleep cycle.

 

This is the site I used when I was trying to figure out what was going on with Daisy.

 

I agree with the other folks - have your vet check vision and hearing. But if both of those are still in good order, then dementia might be what's going on.