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Have you started to notice that your older dog may no longer know where they are?They mayalso be wandering around the house and seem like they are lost, or easily get stuck in a room and cannot figure out how to get out. All these are signs of dementia in your dog.
There are many things that can be done to help your dog suffering from dementia. If you have noticed any of these signs in your dog, it is best to consult with your vet to find the best course of treatment for your dog, but you should strongly consider CBD as an option for helping them.
Dog dementia can also be called canine cognitive dysfunction or CCD. This is very similar to Alzheimer’s in people. Your dog will have a slow deterioration of mental function. This is something that is commonly seen in older dogs.
There are not any specific signs that would lead you to think that your dog would have dementia, and many of these signs could also be due to a different disease. Symptoms of dementia in dogs include:
A dog who has dementia will usually pace around the house. Many times, they will act like they are lost. Your dog will usually never settle down and sometimes barely sleep. Dogs who have dementia will have trouble remembering normal things like where their food and water bowls are located. They may even go to the wrong door in the house to go outside, or they may go to the opposite side of the door than what they are supposed to. All these signs are commonly seen in a dog with dementia.
If your dog has dementia, they may be more anxious than they use to. You may notice that they always want to be right beside you, and when you are gone, they are pacing more. Most dogs will start to want you to be near them more and seem more anxious when you are gone.
Your dog may not want to participate in some of their normal activities. They may have loved to go for a walk or love to chase the ball. If they have dementia, they may no longer be excited about these activities. Many times you may find your dog hiding under the bed or behind the furniture when you normally do these activities.
If your dog does not easily recognize someone or another animal that they are used to being around and have always known, this could be a common sign of dementia. Your dog may now bark when a family member or friend comes over. The other animals that they have lived with all of their life they act as they do not know them is very commonly seen in dogs with dementia.
Dogs that have been potty trained are now starting to have accidents in your home. This can be a sign that your dog has dementia but could be due to a urinary tract infection or another disease. If your dog is having accidents, your vet can test your dog’s urine to help you rule out other conditions.
Some dogs with dementia will bark at things that have always be present in the house or just randomly start to bark. This may be in the middle of the night or during the day. Some dogs will bark non-stop all day long. If your dog just starts to bark for no reason at all, they may have dementia.
CBD is cannabidiol and is found in the hemp plants. Unlike what some people may think CBD does not contain any THC. THC is the chemical that is found in marijuana that is responsible for the euphoric state. CBDinteracts with the endocannabinoid system in the brain to produce a variety of effects on the body. It is used to treat a variety of issues, both mental and physical.
When looking for CBD products for your dog, you will want to find one that has CO2 extraction, as this produces the best results an
d the highest quality oils. Once CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system in the body, it produces a variety of effects, including:
CBD products are great to help improve brain function and are thought to be a good preventative for Canine Cognitive disfunction. CBD has been shown to help protect the brain. CBD cannot reverse dementia, but it can help decrease the stress and anxiety that your pet may be feeling from the disease. CBD can also help treat other issues that come with old age, like joint pain and depression.
CBD is great to give your dog who is suffering from dementia. By monitoring your dog for signs of cognitive dysfunction and seeing your vet as soon as you see any signs will help make sure that your dog is happy and healthy. While there are medications that you can give to your dog with a cognitive disorder, there are CBD products that you can give to also help your dog feel great.
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Dr. Sara Ochoa DVM
Since she was a little girl, Dr. Ochoa knew that her dream was to become a veterinarian. With a tremendous passion and love for animals, she is now a great source of knowledge for others. Dr. Ochoa lives happily with her husband Greg and her babies: Ruby the Schnoodle and Bam-Bam the bunny.
