{"id":9509,"date":"2022-03-25T06:41:47","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:41:47","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:41:47","slug":"what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"What are signs of dementia in dogs?"},"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\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#What_are_signs_of_dementia_in_dogs\" title=\"What are signs of dementia in dogs?\">What are signs 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#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\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#Should_a_dog_with_dementia_be_put_down\" title=\"Should a dog with dementia be put down?\">Should a dog with dementia be put down?<\/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\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_dementia\" title=\"How do I know if my dog has dementia?\">How do I know if my dog has dementia?<\/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\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#At_what_age_does_dementia_start_in_dogs\" title=\"At what age does dementia start in dogs?\">At what age does dementia start in dogs?<\/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\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#What_are_the_stages_of_doggie_dementia\" title=\"What are the stages of doggie dementia?\">What are the stages of doggie 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\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#How_fast_does_dog_dementia_progress\" title=\"How fast does dog dementia progress?\">How fast 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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#What_can_you_do_for_an_old_dog_with_dementia\" title=\"What can you do for an old dog with dementia?\">What can you do for an old dog with 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\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#What_are_the_signs_of_dog_dementia\" title=\"What are the signs of dog dementia?\">What are the signs of dog dementia?<\/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\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#How_do_you_test_for_dementia_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you test for dementia in dogs?\">How do you test for dementia in dogs?<\/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\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#How_long_do_dogs_live_with_dementia\" title=\"How long do dogs live with dementia?\">How long do 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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#Is_there_a_test_for_dementia_in_dogs\" title=\"Is there a test for dementia in dogs?\">Is there a test for dementia in dogs?<\/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\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#How_quickly_does_dementia_in_dogs_progress\" title=\"How quickly does dementia in dogs progress?\">How quickly does dementia in dogs progress?<\/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\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#How_long_does_a_dog_with_dementia_last\" title=\"How long does a dog with dementia last?\">How long does a dog with dementia last?<\/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\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#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-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#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-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-are-signs-of-dementia-in-dogs\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_suffering\" title=\"How do I know if my dog is suffering?\">How do I know if my dog is suffering?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_signs_of_dementia_in_dogs\"><\/span>What are signs of dementia in dogs?<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_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>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=\"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_a_dog_with_dementia_be_put_down\"><\/span>Should a dog with dementia be put down?<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=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_dementia\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog has dementia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What are the symptoms and signs of dog dementia?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disorientation and confusion  Appearing lost or confused in familiar surroundings.<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety.<\/li>\n<li>Failing to remember routines and previously learned training or house rules.<\/li>\n<li>No longer responding to their name or familiar commands.<\/li>\n<li>Extreme irritability.<\/li>\n<li>Decreased desire to play.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_does_dementia_start_in_dogs\"><\/span>At what age does dementia start in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canine cognitive decline (CCD), also called cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) or dog dementia, progresses similarly to the way it does in humans. If a dog is going to suffer from canine dementia, symptoms typically start presenting <b>around the age of 9<\/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>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=\"What_are_the_stages_of_doggie_dementia\"><\/span>What are the stages of doggie dementia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dementia in dogs has three stages of symptoms<b>mild, moderate, and severe. There are typical patterns that appear within each stage. However, it&#8217;s important to note that not every dog follows these exact patterns or stages.<\/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=\"How_fast_does_dog_dementia_progress\"><\/span>How fast does dog dementia progress?<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=\"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=\"What_can_you_do_for_an_old_dog_with_dementia\"><\/span>What can you do for an old 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>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=\"What_are_the_signs_of_dog_dementia\"><\/span>What are the signs of dog 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_you_test_for_dementia_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you test for dementia in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canine cognitive decline (CCD), also called cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) or dog dementia, progresses similarly to the way it does in humans. If a dog is going to suffer from canine dementia, symptoms typically start presenting <b>around the age of 9<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_dogs_live_with_dementia\"><\/span>How long do dogs live with dementia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no definitive test for dementia in dogs. It&#8217;s diagnosed by <b>looking for behaviour changes and ruling out other medical reasons for these changes. To help screen your dog&#8217;s behavioural changes use this screening questionnaire.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_test_for_dementia_in_dogs\"><\/span>Is there a test for dementia in dogs?<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=\"Does_dementia_in_dogs_get_worse\"><\/span>Does dementia in dogs get worse?<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_quickly_does_dementia_in_dogs_progress\"><\/span>How quickly does dementia in dogs 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_does_a_dog_with_dementia_last\"><\/span>How long does a dog with dementia last?<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=\"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=\"Can_dogs_with_dementia_be_happy\"><\/span>Can dogs with dementia be happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pacing, anxiousness, movement that doesn&#8217;t seem purposeful, disorientation. 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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_suffering\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog is suffering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ultimately, the life expectancy of a dog with Canine Cognitive Disorder or dementia is <b>hard to predict. If the dog is otherwise healthy, dementia will gradually diminish the pet&#8217;s quality of life which can be a matter of months or years.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What are signs of dementia in dogs?How long does a dog with dementia live?What are the final stages of dementia in dogs?Should a dog with dementia be put down?How do I know if my dog has dementia?At what age does dementia start in dogs?How Long Can dogs live with dementia?What are the&#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-9509","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9509"}],"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=9509"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9509\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9509"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9509"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9509"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}