WHAT is wrong w/ my Dog? Driving me NUTS! - Page 2

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

My dog isn't even 2 yrs. old yet and he does this. I don't look at it as a problem, though. I just think he's really attached to me and wants to be with me. We're pretty close and he's quite loyal.

OnlyShopsOnline · ‎03-09-2010

Our 15 year old part Golden is doing similar things, although he can no longer go up and down the steps. It really does test my patience, especially when he wakes me up several times in the morning, for no good reason. But, he's old and I try to remember that. I also just remind myself that he's not going to be with me much longer, and I don't know what I'm going to do without him.

He was much worse two years ago, but our vet determined that some of his issues were caused by arthritic pain, for which he now takes meds. He also has always been a high anxiety dog, and the vet believes he has had some hearing changes that have made him more anxious. So, now he takes a little Xanax in the evening, he's much calmer, and that stops most of the pacing.

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luvdoodles · ‎06-19-2010

This is so familiar to me. We lost our standard poodle in October, she was only 12. She stopped climbing stairs or jumping onto the couch or into the car a few months prior, we would have to lift her. She was a big girl. Then she started the pacing room to room. She was in pain just trying to lay down on the floor. Then she started to loose control of her bladder and bowels even in her sleep. The vet did many tests but nothing came up. He said it was pain in her hips and dementia. We did try a few meds to no avail. After having to remove two couches and two rugs, we made the decision to put her down and the vet agreed. She was always messy and smelly because of the incontinence. She was the best, I still shed tears over her. I hope their is something the vet can do for your baby.

RinaRina · ‎03-13-2010

Okay -- I just did a "test", or rather I made a discovery -- by accident.

While I was reading the board, since a few peeps mentioned dementia and hearing loss, I called my dog (to check her hearing). She was in another part of the house. As soon as I called her, I could hear her claws pitter-pattering on the floors in my direction.

Well! GUESS what happened? As soon as she got to the hallway, she turned around and went the other way! WHY? Because the CAT got to the hallway first and arrived at my feet first. She despises that cat!

I'm not saying the cat is the ONLY issue, but I think it might be part of the issue.

My dog also will not drink from the same water bowl if the cat uses it.

"The less you respond to negative people, the more peaceful your life will become."

conlt · ‎03-16-2010

On 1/25/2014 rina33 said:
Okay -- I just did a "test", or rather I made a discovery -- by accident.

While I was reading the board, since a few peeps mentioned dementia and hearing loss, I called my dog (to check her hearing). She was in another part of the house. As soon as I called her, I could hear her claws pitter-pattering on the floors in my direction.

Well! GUESS what happened? As soon as she got to the hallway, she turned around and went the other way! WHY? Because the CAT got to the hallway first and arrived at my feet first. She despises that cat!

I'm not saying the cat is the ONLY issue, but I think it might be part of the issue.

My dog also will not drink from the same water bowl if the cat uses it.

She may be anxious about the Cat. I would take her to the Vet. As mentioned she might have arthritic pain but I am guessing now Anxiety due to the Cat.

spot555 · ‎03-09-2010

You're a good dog mom! That was a smart test, and the cat may just scare the poop out of her. Can you get them together and make the time pleasurable? For example, have the favorite treats of both the cat and dog, and give it to them while they're together. Maybe then it'll click something in their brain that togetherness =goodies. It will be a process, but may work in this or another form.

Also try to check your dogs eyesight.

mousiegirl · ‎03-09-2010

That's what dogs do, follow their people, and hog the bed, lol.

PuppyBreath · ‎03-09-2010

On 1/25/2014 mousiegirl said:
That's what dogs do, follow their people, and hog the bed, lol.

That's right. Exactly what mine does, and she is only 2.

Floppo · ‎04-07-2012

Have 5 dogs of varying ages that follow me around too including the bathroom. Have withdrawal symptoms in a public restroom from the absence of paws. I say enjoy their company as they enjoy yours.Not on earth long enough. Oh,and my double bed looks like a "doggy diorama" at night. They're just telling you they love their pack leader....everywhere & every chance they get! )