{"id":8681,"date":"2022-03-25T06:39:15","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:39:15","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:15","slug":"how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Can dogs live with dementia?"},"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\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#How_Long_Can_dogs_live_with_dementia\" title=\"How Long Can dogs live with dementia?\">How Long Can dogs live with dementia?<\/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\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#How_can_I_help_my_dog_with_dementia\" title=\"How can I help my dog with dementia?\">How can I help my dog with dementia?<\/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\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#What_are_the_final_stages_of_dementia_in_dogs\" title=\"What are the final stages of dementia in dogs?\">What are the final stages of dementia in dogs?<\/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\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#Should_you_put_a_dog_down_that_has_dementia\" title=\"Should you put a dog down that has dementia?\">Should you put a dog down that has 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\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#Is_a_dog_with_dementia_suffering\" title=\"Is a dog with dementia suffering?\">Is a dog with dementia suffering?<\/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\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#How_do_you_know_when_its_time_to_put_your_dog_down_with_dementia\" title=\"How do you know when it&#8217;s time to put your dog down with dementia?\">How do you know when it&#8217;s time to put your dog down with dementia?<\/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\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#Does_dementia_in_dogs_get_worse\" title=\"Does dementia in dogs get worse?\">Does dementia in dogs get worse?<\/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\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#What_can_you_do_for_a_dog_with_dementia\" title=\"What can you do for a dog with dementia?\">What can you do for a dog with dementia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#How_fast_does_dementia_progress_in_dogs\" title=\"How fast does dementia progress in dogs?\">How fast does dementia progress in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#Are_dogs_with_dementia_suffering\" title=\"Are dogs with dementia suffering?\">Are dogs with dementia suffering?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#Can_dementia_in_dogs_cause_death\" title=\"Can dementia in dogs cause death?\">Can dementia in dogs cause death?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#How_long_do_dogs_live_after_being_diagnosed_with_dementia\" title=\"How long do dogs live after being diagnosed with dementia?\">How long do dogs live after being diagnosed with dementia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#How_do_you_know_when_to_put_your_dog_down_with_dementia\" title=\"How do you know when to put your dog down with dementia?\">How do you know when to put your dog down with dementia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#How_long_does_a_dog_with_dementia_live\" title=\"How long does a dog with dementia live?\">How long does a dog with dementia live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#Should_you_put_your_dog_down_if_he_has_dementia\" title=\"Should you put your dog down if he has dementia?\">Should you put your dog down if he has dementia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#Is_dementia_painful_for_dogs\" title=\"Is dementia painful for dogs?\">Is dementia painful for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#How_long_can_my_dog_live_with_dementia\" title=\"How long can my dog live with dementia?\">How long can my dog live with dementia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#When_should_you_put_down_a_dog_with_dementia\" title=\"When should you put down a dog with dementia?\">When should you put down a dog with dementia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#How_long_do_dogs_last_with_dementia\" title=\"How long do dogs last with dementia?\">How long do dogs last with dementia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#How_quickly_does_dog_dementia_progress\" title=\"How quickly does dog dementia progress?\">How quickly does dog dementia progress?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#How_long_do_dogs_live_with_doggie_dementia\" title=\"How long do dogs live with doggie dementia?\">How long do dogs live with doggie dementia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#How_long_does_dementia_take_to_progress_in_dogs\" title=\"How long does dementia take to progress in dogs?\">How long does dementia take to progress in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#Can_dementia_in_dogs_happen_suddenly\" title=\"Can dementia in dogs happen suddenly?\">Can dementia in dogs happen suddenly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#What_are_the_stages_of_dog_dementia\" title=\"What are the stages of dog dementia?\">What are the stages of dog dementia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-dementia\/#How_do_you_comfort_a_dog_with_dementia\" title=\"How do you comfort a dog with dementia?\">How do you comfort a dog with dementia?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Can_dogs_live_with_dementia\"><\/span>How Long Can dogs live with dementia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What&#8217;s the longest you&#8217;ve known a dog to live after a diagnosis of CCD? <b>Approximately two years, but since it&#8217;s a diagnosis of exclusion, it&#8217;s always possible that cognitive dysfunction is both under-diagnosed and over-diagnosed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_dog_with_dementia\"><\/span>How can I help my dog with dementia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>7 Tips for Caring for a Dog With Canine Dementia<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Have Patience.  <\/li>\n<li>Make Sure Your Pet Can Always Find His Food, Water and Bed.  <\/li>\n<li>Exercise is Still Important.  <\/li>\n<li>Brain Training is Also Essential.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep a Consistent Routine.  <\/li>\n<li>Make Sure Your Dog is Easy to Identify.  <\/li>\n<li>Adjust Care Depending on Your Dog&#8217;s Symptoms.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_final_stages_of_dementia_in_dogs\"><\/span>What are the final stages of dementia in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dementia in Senior Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pacing, anxiousness, movement that doesn&#8217;t seem purposeful, disorientation.<\/li>\n<li>Staring for long periods of time, getting lost in corners, standing on the wrong side of a door waiting for it to open, unable to figure out the next step, acting dazed, seeming to be lost in familiar places.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_put_a_dog_down_that_has_dementia\"><\/span>Should you put a dog down that has dementia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When to euthanize a dog with dementia? <b>If your dog seems to be rapidly deteriorating (mentally and physically), shows unusual behaviors and overall appears to be having a poor quality of life, consult your vet for professional advice. This could be the right time to consider euthanization or putting them to sleep.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_dog_with_dementia_suffering\"><\/span>Is a dog with dementia suffering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Generally, a dog with dementia is suffering because he or she will have interrupted sleep at night, will become disoriented, and forget where his dog bed is or where his food bowl is located.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_its_time_to_put_your_dog_down_with_dementia\"><\/span>How do you know when it&#8217;s time to put your dog down with dementia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dementia in Senior Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pacing, anxiousness, movement that doesn&#8217;t seem purposeful, disorientation.<\/li>\n<li>Staring for long periods of time, getting lost in corners, standing on the wrong side of a door waiting for it to open, unable to figure out the next step, acting dazed, seeming to be lost in familiar places.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_dementia_in_dogs_get_worse\"><\/span>Does dementia in dogs get worse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs Of Dementia In Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not wanting to play as often.<\/li>\n<li>Forgetting normal routines.<\/li>\n<li>Disorientation or confusion.<\/li>\n<li>Forgetting tricks or commands they once knew.<\/li>\n<li>Wandering aimlessly.<\/li>\n<li>Decreased interest in social interaction and activities.<\/li>\n<li>Zoning out or appearing to be blankly staring.<\/li>\n<li>Changes in their sleep cycles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_do_for_a_dog_with_dementia\"><\/span>What can you do for a dog with dementia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Generally, a dog with dementia is suffering because he or she will have interrupted sleep at night, will become disoriented, and forget where his dog bed is or where his food bowl is located.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_does_dementia_progress_in_dogs\"><\/span>How fast does dementia progress in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is recommended to do the following with your dog to keep their mind sharp and healthy:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Teach them new tricks.<\/li>\n<li>Play games together.<\/li>\n<li>Feed them balanced, whole food diet.<\/li>\n<li>Consider brain-healthy supplements.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure they get regular exercise.<\/li>\n<li>Allow them to have new experiences  regular socialization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_with_dementia_suffering\"><\/span>Are dogs with dementia suffering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs Of Dementia In Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not wanting to play as often.<\/li>\n<li>Forgetting normal routines.<\/li>\n<li>Disorientation or confusion.<\/li>\n<li>Forgetting tricks or commands they once knew.<\/li>\n<li>Wandering aimlessly.<\/li>\n<li>Decreased interest in social interaction and activities.<\/li>\n<li>Zoning out or appearing to be blankly staring.<\/li>\n<li>Changes in their sleep cycles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dementia_in_dogs_cause_death\"><\/span>Can dementia in dogs cause death?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs, like humans, can suffer from degenerative brain conditions in their senior years. These conditions are called canine dementia or Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD). There are many symptoms of canine dementia. The warning signs can be slow to develop, which is why dementia is often undiagnosed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_dogs_live_after_being_diagnosed_with_dementia\"><\/span>How long do dogs live after being diagnosed with dementia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although dementia is <b>almost never fatal on its own, cognitive dysfunction and physical health problems are a debilitating combination. Treatments for canine dementia are most effective when they are started before the signs of cognitive dysfunction start to show.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_to_put_your_dog_down_with_dementia\"><\/span>How do you know when to put your dog down with dementia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People who can afford to give their pets good medical care usually decide to euthanize their pets <b>when they won&#8217;t eat and start to waste away. If we feel like we can control the pain of whatever condition they might have, we take not eating or sometimes unable to walk as the main turning point.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_dog_with_dementia_live\"><\/span>How long does a dog with dementia live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs, like humans, can suffer from degenerative brain conditions in their senior years. These conditions are called canine dementia or Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD). There are many symptoms of canine dementia. The warning signs can be slow to develop, which is why dementia is often undiagnosed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_put_your_dog_down_if_he_has_dementia\"><\/span>Should you put your dog down if he has dementia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When to euthanize a dog with dementia? <b>If your dog seems to be rapidly deteriorating (mentally and physically), shows unusual behaviors and overall appears to be having a poor quality of life, consult your vet for professional advice. This could be the right time to consider euthanization or putting them to sleep.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dementia_painful_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is dementia painful for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs Of Dementia In Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Not wanting to play as often.<\/li>\n<li>Forgetting normal routines.<\/li>\n<li>Disorientation or confusion.<\/li>\n<li>Forgetting tricks or commands they once knew.<\/li>\n<li>Wandering aimlessly.<\/li>\n<li>Decreased interest in social interaction and activities.<\/li>\n<li>Zoning out or appearing to be blankly staring.<\/li>\n<li>Changes in their sleep cycles.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_my_dog_live_with_dementia\"><\/span>How long can my dog live with dementia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>dementia is painful on an emotional and mental level. 3. Is the light still there in your dog&#8217;s eyes? I do understand that if your dog is blind or is vision impaired it&#8217;s difficult to tell whether or not the light is still there, but even with blind dogs you can sense whether it is or isn&#8217;t.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_put_down_a_dog_with_dementia\"><\/span>When should you put down a dog with dementia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your total score is above 35, then your dog&#8217;s quality of life is acceptable. <b>If, however, your score is below 35, you should consider euthanasia. Also remember to always discuss your options with your vet to make sure you are making the right decision, regardless of the quality of life scale assessment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_dogs_last_with_dementia\"><\/span>How long do dogs last with dementia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dementia in Senior Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pacing, anxiousness, movement that doesn&#8217;t seem purposeful, disorientation.<\/li>\n<li>Staring for long periods of time, getting lost in corners, standing on the wrong side of a door waiting for it to open, unable to figure out the next step, acting dazed, seeming to be lost in familiar places.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_quickly_does_dog_dementia_progress\"><\/span>How quickly does dog dementia progress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dementia in Senior Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pacing, anxiousness, movement that doesn&#8217;t seem purposeful, disorientation.<\/li>\n<li>Staring for long periods of time, getting lost in corners, standing on the wrong side of a door waiting for it to open, unable to figure out the next step, acting dazed, seeming to be lost in familiar places.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_dogs_live_with_doggie_dementia\"><\/span>How long do dogs live with doggie dementia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The study also found that progress from mild to moderate cognitive dysfunction was rapid. About a quarter of the dogs who had initially been diagnosed with mild cognitive dysfunction had progressed to moderate dysfunction in <b>six months. This portion rose to half the dogs at the one-year mark.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_dementia_take_to_progress_in_dogs\"><\/span>How long does dementia take to progress in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Life Expectancy of Dogs With Dementia Dogs with cognitive dysfunction showing impairment in one category (disorientation, interaction changes, sleep-wake cycle changes, or house soiling) are likely to develop impairment in another category by <b>6 to 18 months, Martin explains.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dementia_in_dogs_happen_suddenly\"><\/span>Can dementia in dogs happen suddenly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Veterinarian Cameron Fay sees cases of dementia in dogs at least once a week at his clinic in Sydney&#8217;s Inner West. He says while people are aware of dementia in humans, the problem with identifying it in animals is that <b>it can happen quickly<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_stages_of_dog_dementia\"><\/span>What are the stages of dog dementia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What&#8217;s the longest you&#8217;ve known a dog to live after a diagnosis of CCD? <b>Approximately two years, but since it&#8217;s a diagnosis of exclusion, it&#8217;s always possible that cognitive dysfunction is both under-diagnosed and over-diagnosed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_comfort_a_dog_with_dementia\"><\/span>How do you comfort a dog with dementia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs Of Dementia In Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not wanting to play as often.<\/li>\n<li>Forgetting normal routines.<\/li>\n<li>Disorientation or confusion.<\/li>\n<li>Forgetting tricks or commands they once knew.<\/li>\n<li>Wandering aimlessly.<\/li>\n<li>Decreased interest in social interaction and activities.<\/li>\n<li>Zoning out or appearing to be blankly staring.<\/li>\n<li>Changes in their sleep cycles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How Long Can dogs live with dementia?How can I help my dog with dementia?What are the final stages of dementia in dogs?Should you put a dog down that has dementia?Is a dog with dementia suffering?How do you know when it&#8217;s time to put your dog down with dementia?Does dementia in dogs get&#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":[],"class_list":["post-8681","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8681"}],"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=8681"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8681\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8681"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8681"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8681"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}