14 yr old Canine Cognitive Dysfunction-struggling - MyCorgi.com2024-03-28T19:37:00Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/14-yr-old-canine-cognitive-dysfunction-struggling?commentId=1150197%3AComment%3A1966292&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThank you for your reply Anna…tag:mycorgi.com,2017-05-15:1150197:Comment:19662922017-05-15T15:18:43.780ZSuzannehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/SuzanneCrossley
<p>Thank you for your reply Anna. I have tried the Bach remedies, it didn't do anything for him. I will try some of your other suggestions. Wow, 17+ years, you can't ask for more than that. Thanks again for your help. I'm sure some of this will help. :)</p>
<p>Thank you for your reply Anna. I have tried the Bach remedies, it didn't do anything for him. I will try some of your other suggestions. Wow, 17+ years, you can't ask for more than that. Thanks again for your help. I'm sure some of this will help. :)</p> There are a few things you co…tag:mycorgi.com,2017-05-13:1150197:Comment:19661922017-05-13T20:51:08.748ZAnna Morellihttp://mycorgi.com/profile/AnnaMorelli
<p>There are a few things you could try to calm him that are not a medication. One is Bach's Rescue Remedy (health food store) you can squirt a few drops in his mouth 5 minutes or so before you leave and also add a few drops regularly to his water bowl. This cannot harm him in any way.</p>
<p> Another thing that can help is the essential oil Lavender, but you need a good brand. If you know someone who uses essential oils you can ask them. Put one drop on your hands, then rub it onto his…</p>
<p>There are a few things you could try to calm him that are not a medication. One is Bach's Rescue Remedy (health food store) you can squirt a few drops in his mouth 5 minutes or so before you leave and also add a few drops regularly to his water bowl. This cannot harm him in any way.</p>
<p> Another thing that can help is the essential oil Lavender, but you need a good brand. If you know someone who uses essential oils you can ask them. Put one drop on your hands, then rub it onto his muzzle and ears, staying away from the eyes. You can make up a little bottle with a dropper to dispense it, then use 2 drops of the mixture: put olive oil 2/3 full then add 10 drops or so of the Lavender oil. Even if he is still anxious, but it's reduced, he may not have the accidents. </p>
<p>A natural product is made by Pet Naturals of Vermont called Dog Calming chews. Some people have had good success with that. Petco carries them. I have used the ones made for cats with our cat when we had to travel cross country and it helped. I would try this in a smaller than the recommended dose, say 1/4 when you are home and can observe him, then maybe try 1/2 also on a day when you are home to see what his reaction is and for how long. You really need to play it by ear, as older dogs metabolize things differently.</p>
<p>We had a cattle dog/border collie mix for 17+ years. They do become more dependent on your presence for security. We had other dogs, so she always had a buddy when we left and that was OK with her. Best wishes.</p>
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<p></p> Thanks Chris. I will check in…tag:mycorgi.com,2017-05-12:1150197:Comment:19662662017-05-12T13:45:41.733ZSuzannehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/SuzanneCrossley
<p>Thanks Chris. I will check into it. :)</p>
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<p>Thanks Chris. I will check into it. :)</p>
<p></p> Some friends of ours have an…tag:mycorgi.com,2017-05-11:1150197:Comment:19663702017-05-11T22:06:59.446ZChris Payerlhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/ChrisandSophie
<p>Some friends of ours have an elderly pug (13 or 14??) who has this condition. They have her on some meds, similar to Aricept for humans --- who knows, it may be the same thing. She has been on it for quite some time and is doing okay. Similar to your Blaze-- still has her appetite, but deaf, arthritic, and gets lost in the house and woofs to call for help. I have no idea how expensive it is.Maybe ask the vet about it???</p>
<p>Some friends of ours have an elderly pug (13 or 14??) who has this condition. They have her on some meds, similar to Aricept for humans --- who knows, it may be the same thing. She has been on it for quite some time and is doing okay. Similar to your Blaze-- still has her appetite, but deaf, arthritic, and gets lost in the house and woofs to call for help. I have no idea how expensive it is.Maybe ask the vet about it???</p>