{"id":8748,"date":"2022-03-25T06:39:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-with-dementia\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:39:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:19","slug":"when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-with-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-with-dementia\/","title":{"rendered":"When should you put down a dog 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\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-with-dementia\/#How_long_can_a_senior_dog_live_with_dementia\" title=\"How long can a senior dog live with dementia?\">How long can a senior 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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-with-dementia\/#Can_dogs_with_dementia_be_happy\" title=\"Can dogs with dementia be happy?\">Can dogs with dementia be happy?<\/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\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-with-dementia\/#What_is_considered_poor_quality_of_life_for_a_dog\" title=\"What is considered poor quality of life for a dog?\">What is considered poor quality of life for a dog?<\/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\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-with-dementia\/#Do_dogs_with_dementia_forget_their_owners\" title=\"Do dogs with dementia forget their owners?\">Do dogs with dementia forget their owners?<\/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\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-with-dementia\/#Should_a_dog_with_dementia_be_put_to_sleep\" title=\"Should a dog with dementia be put to sleep?\">Should a dog with dementia be put to sleep?<\/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\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-with-dementia\/#Do_dogs_with_dementia_suffer\" title=\"Do dogs with dementia suffer?\">Do dogs with dementia suffer?<\/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\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-with-dementia\/#Should_you_put_a_dog_with_dementia_Down\" title=\"Should you put a dog with dementia Down?\">Should you put a dog with dementia Down?<\/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\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-with-dementia\/#What_is_poor_quality_of_life_for_a_dog\" title=\"What is poor quality of life for a dog?\">What is poor quality of life for a dog?<\/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\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-with-dementia\/#How_do_you_determine_quality_of_life_for_a_dog\" title=\"How do you determine quality of life for a dog?\">How do you determine quality of life for a dog?<\/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\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-with-dementia\/#How_do_you_know_when_a_dog_is_suffering\" title=\"How do you know when a dog is suffering?\">How do you know when a dog is suffering?<\/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\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-with-dementia\/#Do_dogs_with_dementia_recognize_their_owners\" title=\"Do dogs with dementia recognize their owners?\">Do dogs with dementia recognize their owners?<\/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\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-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-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-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><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-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-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-you-put-down-a-dog-with-dementia\/#How_long_can_a_dog_live_with_dog_dementia\" title=\"How long can a dog live with dog dementia?\">How long can a dog live with dog dementia?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\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=\"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=\"How_long_can_a_senior_dog_live_with_dementia\"><\/span>How long can a senior dog 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=\"Can_dogs_with_dementia_be_happy\"><\/span>Can dogs with dementia be happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And while a diagnosis of dementia can be difficult to handle, <b>many dogs go on to live a happy, healthy life when given proper care and attention. There is no cure for dementia in dogs. It is a progressive degenerative disease, meaning it will get worse over time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_considered_poor_quality_of_life_for_a_dog\"><\/span>What is considered poor quality of life for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If the dog seems to not enjoy life, or there are more bad days cumulatively than good days, its quality of life is compromised. Bad days can mean anything from vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, frustration, seizures, unrelenting pain\/discomfort, or inability to breathe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_with_dementia_forget_their_owners\"><\/span>Do dogs with dementia forget their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Fanucchi, it is the closest thing to Alzheimer&#8217;s in humans. They just don&#8217;t seem to learn well in any form anymore. They forget familiar features of their lives, including other pets and people. <b>When it&#8217;s more advanced, they forget who their owners are.<\/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>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=\"Should_a_dog_with_dementia_be_put_to_sleep\"><\/span>Should a dog with dementia be put to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overall, <b>there is no rule as to when you should put your pup with dementia to sleep. It&#8217;s really up to you to assess their quality of life and how much they are suffering. Have a conversation with your vet and other pet professionals to help you come to the conclusion that is best for your dog.<\/b><\/p>\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>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=\"Can_dementia_in_dogs_cause_death\"><\/span>Can dementia in dogs cause death?<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=\"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><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=\"Do_dogs_with_dementia_suffer\"><\/span>Do dogs with dementia suffer?<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=\"Should_you_put_a_dog_with_dementia_Down\"><\/span>Should you put a dog with dementia Down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>UC Davis Veterinary Medicine: <b>Senior Dogs Can Suffer from Dementia Just Like People Do; Find Out If Your Older Pup Needs Help. Cummings Veterinary Medical Center At Tufts University: Helping an old dog or cat maintain his tricks: Nutritional management of Cognitive Dysfunction.<\/b><\/p>\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>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=\"What_is_poor_quality_of_life_for_a_dog\"><\/span>What is poor quality of life for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When there are too many bad days in a row, or if the dog seems to be turned off to life, quality of life is compromised. Bad days may mean <b>nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, frustration, unrelenting pain\/discomfort, or inability to breathe<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_determine_quality_of_life_for_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you determine quality of life for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The total score should be the sum of the individual totals (i.e., 1-10 scores) for hurt (i.e., pain), hunger, hydration, hygiene, happiness, mobility, and more good days than bad. <b>If your total score is above 35, your senior dog still has a good quality of life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_a_dog_is_suffering\"><\/span>How do you know when a dog is suffering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Is my dog in pain?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Show signs of agitation.<\/li>\n<li>Cry out, yelp or growl.<\/li>\n<li>Be sensitive to touch or resent normal handling.<\/li>\n<li>Become grumpy and snap at you.<\/li>\n<li>Be quiet, less active, or hide.<\/li>\n<li>Limp or be reluctant to walk.<\/li>\n<li>Become depressed and stop eating.<\/li>\n<li>Have rapid, shallow breathing and an increased heart rate.<\/li>\n<p>05-Jun-2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_with_dementia_recognize_their_owners\"><\/span>Do dogs with dementia recognize their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The warning signs can be slow to develop, which is why dementia is often undiagnosed. Common symptoms include disorientation, less interaction with family, interrupted sleep, and house-training issues. <b>Dementia can also cause a dog to not recognize a familiar person or fail to respond to commands.<\/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>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_last_with_dementia\"><\/span>How long do dogs last 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_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_Can_dogs_live_with_dementia\"><\/span>How Long Can dogs live with dementia?<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_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<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>Medication can relieve symptoms and slow the progression.<\/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=\"How_long_can_a_dog_live_with_dog_dementia\"><\/span>How long can a dog live with 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents When should you put down a dog with dementia?What are the final stages of dementia in dogs?How long can a senior dog live with dementia?Can dogs with dementia be happy?What is considered poor quality of life for a dog?Do dogs with dementia forget their owners?How do you know when it&#8217;s time to&#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\/8748"}],"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=8748"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8748\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8748"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8748"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8748"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}