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glinda

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21. His crying has gotten less. Biopsies are not totally conclusive but appear

Reply to glinda (Reply #20)

Sat Jan 26, 2013, 12:32 AM

Jan 2013

to be cyst and the tumor revealed no C as of yet. Neither one. He is now on home made Kidney diet and will be getting Milk Thistle. Since his diet change he is crying less. Don't know why. Vet thinks his crying is not senior issue as much as arthritis and discomfort. He is indeed old.

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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