Thanks for the advice. I was doing some reading about crates. It sounds like a good idea. Also about talking to her as we approach her so not to scare her. I am also trying to find a reasonably priced tennis ball that have a bell inside. She never chews tennis balls, so I know it won't be a choking hazard.
I am going to buy a retractable lead for the park, so we an give her space but know she can't get lost.
She still seems really confused. She goes around the perimeter of our house over and over. Not sure if she feels she needs to check the boundaries because she now can't see them?
Last edited by lilima; October 19th, 2012 at 07:00 PM.
I'm so sorry she's ill. We have a poorly pup too at the moment. He has a cyst on one eye and has gone deaf,as well as having arthritis and ?dementia. We use the retractable lead now as he won't come when called and we have got him a new kennel so he's comfy outdoors during the day. It's so hard though, breaks our hearts to see him go downhill.
Sorry to hear that Traveller. It is hard isn't it?
Yes we are thinking that she may be developing dementia at the moment. That is why we are being extra careful with her around the children. I would hate for her to accidentally snap them. She is so very placid, and has been the best dog ever, but I know that her temprement may change if she does have dementia.
Her hearing appears intact - a good singn.
As our dog has got older, nearly 15, and wanting a time out place we have a material kennel with a blanket in it.
The boys know now that if she is in there they are to leave her alone.
She loves the boys and follows them so still wants company.
I agree on giving her a place she can go and know it is hers when needed.
We are not looking forward to the time when we no longer will have our girl
Once again our dog has taken a huge decline. She has not really eaten or drank anything today. She is unsteady on her feet, and is very confused. She has started wetting inside the house as well. We can't get into the vet today, as being semi rural they are closed. We had pain relief meds for her from last time, so I have given her that, and will try and get in to the vet tomorrow morning. Otherwise I may have to drive to Essndon for after hrs vet. The car ride will distress her though.
Hi, so sorry to hear that your dog is unwell again.
Does your local vet do out or hours calls? I live near Kyneton and I know our vet will take calls out of hours for something like this. Worth just calling your local vet number to see what they have on their answering machine.
It's just heartbreaking when they decline and there isn't much you can do.
Hugs.
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