Alzheimer's disease in dogs can cause symptoms such as sudden loss of place, confusion in daily routine, urination and defecation everywhere, slow reaction, and low mood, which are similar to Alzheimer's disease in humans. Alzheimer's disease in dogs can only be prevented, not cured. If you want to treat Alzheimer's disease in dogs, there is usually electroacupuncture to stimulate the brain. You can also often perform some intellectual training on the dog, such as playing Frisbee training. , sit up, sit down, shake hands, etc., which can prevent Alzheimer's disease in dogs.

1. Suddenly lost

Dogs with Alzheimer's disease will lose the ability to judge direction, so they may suddenly stop walking normally and not know how to continue walking, even if they are walking normally. You may also get lost in a familiar home. Therefore, when taking an elderly dog ​​out, the owner must keep it on a leash to prevent the dog from getting lost.

2. Confused schedules

Young dogs have fixed and punctual schedules, but dogs suffering from Alzheimer’s disease may have their schedules confused. For example, a dog originally sleeps at night, but changes to sleeping during the day, and becomes restless at night. Not only does it not like to sleep, but it often barks.

3. Urinating anywhere

Because dogs with degraded body functions will lose the ability to control body organs, dogs with Alzheimer’s disease will be unable to hold back and urinate everywhere. Urination and defecation conditions. Alternatively, it may be that the part of the brain that manages the skill is beginning to degenerate, causing the dog to forget this skill. Therefore, when an elderly dog ​​suddenly starts to pull randomly, you should take it for a checkup as soon as possible. It may be a sign of Alzheimer's disease.

4. Delayed response

As the dog gets older, his hearing will also decrease, and he may even forget his own name, and may not respond even if he is called repeatedly. In addition, dogs with Alzheimer's disease may also have repetitive movements, such as shaking their heads or spinning in circles.

5. Depressed mood

Dogs suffering from Alzheimer's disease will also become depressed, always look unhappy, and no longer like toys and interactive games. What should they do? None of them are interested. It is also easily dominated by emotions, feels strange to its owner, is full of fear, and can become explosive, irritable, or even aggressive.