Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in dogs

1. Memory loss, confusion, and insensitivity to one's own name.
2. Loss of sense of direction and getting lost at home.
3. Reduced interaction with people.
4. Difficulty sleeping, always sleeping during the day and barking for no reason in the middle of the night.
5. Lose the habits that have been formed, such as defecation at home.
6. Unable to complete the master’s orders.
7. Feeling depressed and like to hide.
8. Personality changes, even aggressive behavior.
9. Pets may show some signs of dementia after the age of 10, and it will be more obvious after the age of 15.

How to prevent Alzheimer’s disease in dogs

1 Choose the right dog food
Buy senior dog food that corresponds to your body type, is beneficial to the brain and intelligence, and delays body aging. , it is best to choose those rich in high-quality protein such as deep-sea fish.

2 Don’t eat too much
Giving food as you want is not only easy to gain weight, but also increases the risk of dogs suffering from Alzheimer’s disease! It is best to feed 2-3 meals a day, and control the amount of food so that the dog still licks the food bowl after eating, so that it can maintain its interest in food.

3 Play games with the dog with snacks
Hide the food in different rooms so that the dog can use his brain to find it. Or give it an intellectual toy that brings food, such as a food leaking toy.

4 Drink more water
The older the dog, the less water it drinks, and may even be at risk of dehydration. You can place a few more water bowls around the home and fill them with fresh water morning and night to ensure that it drinks enough water. Wipe up the water on the floor promptly to prevent it from slipping and causing injuries.

5 Walk regularly
Choose a flatter road surface to avoid damaging the dog’s joints. Change the walking route from time to time to arouse the dog's interest in new sights, sounds and smells, and exercise the nervous system and receptors. Increase exercise types and maintain body coordination.

6 Moderate social activities
During walks, letting your dog walk and play with new friends can make it more cheerful.

7 Stretching Exercises
Before games and walks, let the dog do the "invitation to play" posture (put food under the dog's nose, keep pointing downwards, Use this to guide it to stretch). Whole-body stretching can promote blood circulation and activate muscles throughout the body. After a walk or exercise, stretch your dog's limbs gently.and massage its torso.

8 Consolidate the basic passwords and add some new passwords
You can teach the old dog some new tricks to keep its brain working and functioning. For example, before you put down its food bowl, let it wave its paws a few times (if its hearing is deteriorating, you can teach it to read gestures).

9 Ensure sleep quality
Using games, interactions, and walks during the day to consume excess energy can improve the dog's inability to sleep at night. Reject day and night reversal and biological clock disorder. Make sure the room is quiet and dark during sleeping time, so that the dog’s body can fully rest and be full of energy.

10 Give enough attention
Calling the dog’s name often, chatting with it, petting it frequently, combing its coat every day, etc.

11 Go to the hospital for regular check-ups
When your dog is old, you should often take it to the hospital for specific tests, such as ultrasound or MRI, to determine whether there is health problems. Comprehensive analysis of whether the dog's behavioral changes are due to dementia alone or whether they are related to a medical condition.

Dogs with Alzheimer’s disease should seek medical attention promptly

Before going to the vet, make a list of all your dog’s symptoms, including: Forgetting your own name. When you get home, your dog will Forgot to say hello and greet you, or stay away from your caress, etc. Any changes in the dog's appetite, excretion habits and physical condition must be reported to the veterinarian promptly.