{"id":22336,"date":"2022-03-25T11:11:49","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-elderly-dog-whining-all-the-time\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:11:49","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:49","slug":"why-is-my-elderly-dog-whining-all-the-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-elderly-dog-whining-all-the-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my elderly dog whining all the time?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-elderly-dog-whining-all-the-time\/#Why_is_my_elderly_dog_whining_all_the_time\" title=\"Why is my elderly dog whining all the time?\">Why is my elderly dog whining all the time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-elderly-dog-whining-all-the-time\/#How_do_you_get_an_older_dog_to_stop_whining\" title=\"How do you get an older dog to stop whining?\">How do you get an older dog to stop whining?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-elderly-dog-whining-all-the-time\/#Why_is_my_dog_constantly_whining_for_no_reason\" title=\"Why is my dog constantly whining for no reason?\">Why is my dog constantly whining for no reason?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-elderly-dog-whining-all-the-time\/#What_are_the_signs_of_doggie_dementia\" title=\"What are the signs of doggie dementia?\">What are the signs of doggie dementia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-elderly-dog-whining-all-the-time\/#How_do_I_get_my_older_dog_to_stop_whining\" title=\"How do I get my older dog to stop whining?\">How do I get my older dog to stop whining?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-elderly-dog-whining-all-the-time\/#Why_is_my_older_dog_whining_all_the_time\" title=\"Why is my older dog whining all the time?\">Why is my older dog whining all the time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-elderly-dog-whining-all-the-time\/#Why_is_my_dog_whining_so_much_for_no_reason\" title=\"Why is my dog whining so much for no reason?\">Why is my dog whining so much for no reason?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-elderly-dog-whining-all-the-time\/#What_are_signs_of_a_dog_dying_of_old_age\" title=\"What are signs of a dog dying of old age?\">What are signs of a dog dying of old age?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_elderly_dog_whining_all_the_time\"><\/span>Why is my elderly dog whining all the time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Loss of hearing, cognitive dysfunction, central nervous system disorders and medical conditions can all contribute to your dog&#8217;s excessive vocalization. He might whine or howl if he feels the urge to eliminate more, if he&#8217;s overeating and wants you to give him more food, or if he&#8217;s in pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_an_older_dog_to_stop_whining\"><\/span>How do you get an older dog to stop whining?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Keep your daily routines as consistent as possible. Maintain low energy levels to reduce any excitement within your home. Play soothing music throughout the day, and consider more ways to create a zen space for your dog. Try to keep your senior dog away from situations that will increase his anxiety or stress.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_constantly_whining_for_no_reason\"><\/span>Why is my dog constantly whining for no reason?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most obvious reason your dog may be whining is that <b>he needs or wants something from you, like food, water, or a walk. Maybe his favorite toy is stuck underneath the couch, or the cat is sleeping in his bed. The whining should stop once you identify the problem and fix it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_doggie_dementia\"><\/span>What are the signs of doggie dementia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of dog dementia can include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sleep disturbances.<\/li>\n<li>Generalised anxiety.<\/li>\n<li>Inappropriate vocalisation (howling, barking or whining)<\/li>\n<li>Repetitive behaviour, such as pacing.<\/li>\n<li>Staring at walls.<\/li>\n<li>Fewer social interactions.<\/li>\n<li>Disorientation and getting lost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>7 Sept 2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_older_dog_to_stop_whining\"><\/span>How do I get my older dog to stop whining?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Keep your daily routines as consistent as possible. Maintain low energy levels to reduce any excitement within your home. Play soothing music throughout the day, and consider more ways to create a zen space for your dog. Try to keep your senior dog away from situations that will increase his anxiety or stress.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_older_dog_whining_all_the_time\"><\/span>Why is my older dog whining all the time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Loss of hearing, cognitive dysfunction, central nervous system disorders and medical conditions can all contribute to your dog&#8217;s excessive vocalization. He might whine or howl if he feels the urge to eliminate more, if he&#8217;s overeating and wants you to give him more food, or if he&#8217;s in pain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_whining_so_much_for_no_reason\"><\/span>Why is my dog whining so much for no reason?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>He Needs\/Wants Something<\/b> The most obvious reason your dog may be whining is that he needs or wants something from you, like food, water, or a walk. Maybe his favorite toy is stuck underneath the couch, or the cat is sleeping in his bed. The whining should stop once you identify the problem and fix it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_signs_of_a_dog_dying_of_old_age\"><\/span>What are signs of a dog dying of old age?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>6 Signs a Dog May Be Dying<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Dog is in Pain and Discomfort.  <\/li>\n<li>The Dog Has a Loss of Appetite.  <\/li>\n<li>The Dog is Showing Lack of Interest in Favorite Activities.  <\/li>\n<li>Incontinence and Decreased Grooming.  <\/li>\n<li>The Dog Has a Loss of Mobility.  <\/li>\n<li>There are More Bad Days Than Good Days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my elderly dog whining all the time?How do you get an older dog to stop whining?Why is my dog constantly whining for no reason?What are the signs of doggie dementia?How do I get my older dog to stop whining?Why is my older dog whining all the time?Why is my dog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22336"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22336"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22336\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22336"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22336"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22336"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}