Dog Alzheimer's Symptoms and Prevention

Symptoms of dementia in dogs:

1. Suddenly lost, the dog may suddenly stop walking normally, and does not know how to continue walking.

2. Changes in work and rest, the dog originally slept at night but changed to sleep during the day, and became restless at night.

3. Aggressive, unfamiliar with the owner, full of fear, and thus explosive and irritable.

4. Pulling anywhere, the dog suddenly defecates and urinates anywhere.

Dog Alzheimer's prevention methods:

1. Choose the right dog food: buy dog ​​food for the elderly that corresponds to the body type, is beneficial to the brain and intelligence, and delays the aging of the body. It is best to choose high-quality protein rich in deep-sea fish.

2. Don't eat too much: the way of giving as much 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 the amount of feeding should be controlled so that the dog still licks the food bowl unsatisfactorily after eating, so as to keep it interested in food.

3. Use snacks to play games with dogs: hide food in different rooms, so that dogs can use their brains to find it. Or give it an intellectual toy with food, such as a missing food toy.

4. Take regular walks: choose a smoother road surface to avoid damage to the dog's joints. Change the walking route from time to time to arouse its interest in new sights, sounds and smells, and exercise the nervous system and receptors. Increase the variety of sports and maintain body coordination.

5. Appropriate amount of social activities: When walking, let the dog walk and play with new friends, which can make it more cheerful.

6. Stretching exercise: Before games and walks, let the dog take the posture of "inviting to play" (put the food under the dog's nose and keep it down, so as to guide it to do stretching). Stretching the whole body can promote blood circulation and make the muscles of the whole body active. After a walk or exercise, stretch your dog's limbs again, using gentle movements, and massage his trunk.

7. Ensure sleep quality: through games, interactions, and walks during the day, excess energy can be consumed, which can improve the situation of dogs not sleeping at night. Refuse to reverse day and night, biological clock disorder. The sleeping time ensures the quietness and darkness of the room, so that the dog can fully rest and be energetic.

8. Give enough attention: often call the dog's name, chat with it, touch it often, comb its coat every day, etc.

9. Go to the hospital for regular checkups: When the dog is old, you should often take it to the hospital for specific tests, such as ultrasound or nuclear magnetic resonance, to determine whether there are health problems. A comprehensive analysis of whether a dog's behavioral changes are due to dementia alone or related to a health condition.