Rustyroo Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 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. Quote Jodie D (hope to have another grey name her soon) Missing my Bridge Babies: Rusty (Cut a Rusty) 10/18/95-06/09/09 Solo (Tali Solo Nino) 01/10/98-03/25/10 Franny (Frohmader) 02/28/04-08/31/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 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. Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyroo Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) 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 Quote Jodie D (hope to have another grey name her soon) Missing my Bridge Babies: Rusty (Cut a Rusty) 10/18/95-06/09/09 Solo (Tali Solo Nino) 01/10/98-03/25/10 Franny (Frohmader) 02/28/04-08/31/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 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. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyroo Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 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. Quote Jodie D (hope to have another grey name her soon) Missing my Bridge Babies: Rusty (Cut a Rusty) 10/18/95-06/09/09 Solo (Tali Solo Nino) 01/10/98-03/25/10 Franny (Frohmader) 02/28/04-08/31/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 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. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 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. Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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