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glinda

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10. Am going to see how he feels in the morning. Am thinking I might have to

Reply to Curmudgeoness (Reply #9)

Wed Jan 9, 2013, 09:04 PM

Jan 2013

bring him local tomorrow. Most likely I am thinking.

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Has anyone used anything to treat dementia in their dog with any success? [View all] glinda Jan 2013 OP

Oh, glinda, so sorry to hear if you have a dog suffering from dementia! NYC_SKP Jan 2013 #1

Have you gotten a diagnosis? Sure it's not liver disease? MADem Jan 2013 #2

About six months ago he had some tests and the Vet seemed to think he had dementia. He eats and glinda Jan 2013 #3

I'm sorry Glinda ... Myrina Jan 2013 #4

I've had a lot of old dogs, what kind of symptoms/problems does your dog have? Sunlei Jan 2013 #5

His last blood work was in Feb. and when I called and asked if there glinda Jan 2013 #6

Since you do have an appointment Monday, Curmudgeoness Jan 2013 #7

I just hope it makes it through until then. He sleeps a lot. Feels warm. glinda Jan 2013 #8

Oh my! Is there another vet closer to you? Curmudgeoness Jan 2013 #9

Am going to see how he feels in the morning. Am thinking I might have to glinda Jan 2013 #10

That's good Darby has an appointment monday. Sunlei Jan 2013 #11

We are getting the "big " geriatric test. About $230. We got that for our other glinda Jan 2013 #14

One of my dogs is on Prozac for dementia and it seems to help him focus. Walk away Jan 2013 #12

Interesting. He is calmer today and less whining so far. I gave him glinda Jan 2013 #13

You seem to be the type of person who would prefer to take a holistic approach... Walk away Jan 2013 #15

I prefer Integrative but those are very hard to find....especially where we live. glinda Jan 2013 #16

I do the same thing although my holistic Vet is the first to go when the money... Walk away Jan 2013 #17

The one here is actually more expensive regarding Prolo Therapy and acupuncture sessions. Some glinda Jan 2013 #18

Update. Took Darby in for a huge huge blood panel and urine testing. glinda Jan 2013 #19

Not good. Two biopsies needed. glinda Jan 2013 #20

His crying has gotten less. Biopsies are not totally conclusive but appear glinda Jan 2013 #21

I hate to think of your beloved dog in pain. Auntie Bush Jan 2013 #22

His crying is far far less. Part is his hips the vet thinks. Arthritis. glinda Jan 2013 #23

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