Why is my senior dog staring at the wall?
Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome and seizures are the more common medical reasons why dogs stare at walls, but there are some other possibilities. Staring could be a compulsive behavior, rather like compulsive disorders in people. Staring could also be an attention-seeking behavior.
Is it normal for a dog to stare at the wall?
A dog staring at the wall, gazing into a corner, or ‘into space’ on occasion isn’t a concern for dog owners. However, if the dog sits facing the wall all of the time or the dog has his head against the wall, that’s not normal behavior.
Why does my Dog Keep Running into the wall?
Yes, depressed dogs may have Prozac or Paxil prescribed, and these drugs may make all the difference in your dog’s mood. If you find your dog running into a wall along with other odd symptoms, he could have vestibular disease. The vestibular system maintains balance. When it is out of whack, all sorts of things go awry.
Why does my dog walk around in circles?
What is Canine Vestibular Disease? Some commons symptoms of this disease are leaning toward one side, shaking of the head, and walking around in circles. Vestibular means a problem with the connections between inner/middle ear and brain causing ataxia.
Why does my dog keep pressing his head on the wall?
I am afraid that the action of a dog head pressing usually indicates something is wrong with your pet. The same holds true of a dog walking into walls or a dog running into wall or doors. Dog head pressing is a sign of various canine conditions.
Why is my dog walking like an old dog?
Idiopathic or “Old Dog” Vestibular Disease. A fairly common reason for a veterinary visit is the concern that an older dog has had a stroke, when he suddenly starts walking like a drunken sailor with his head tilted.
Why does my dog walk into the wall?
Walking into is not indicative of any disease in particular either. If the dog has the head press against the wall or into a corner it could be sign of brain swelling or discomfort.
What causes a senior dog to start circling?
In senior dogs, circling is often due to canine vestibular disease or canine cognitive dysfunction (a.k.a dementia or Doggie Alzheimer’s). My dog Cricket had canine cognitive dysfunction and showed many of the typical symptoms of that condition.
In other words, if your senior dog is staring at a wall, it is probably not termites or a restless spirit, but rather a byproduct of aging. There are several things you can do to help a dog with CDS. The first step is taking your dog to the veterinarian to get an accurate diagnosis.
