Memory Loss in our Dogs

When our pets start to get old, they can start to suffer from different diseases and ailments related to age, such as joint and bone pain, lack of energy and even memory loss. Our pet can start walking with a fixed course and later forget where he was going, they can start to forget their relatives and can even forget their owner.

Similarly, upon reaching a certain age, our pet may not learn as easily to perform certain tricks as easy as it could have done when it was young. They may also not remember where they left the bone they buried in the garden, and even forget where their sleeping place is (because they also lose their sense of smell).

Although memory loss is linked to the aging process, it can also be a symptom of diseases that affect the brain, tumors or other types of injuries.

Memory loss in animals is not detected as easily as in humans, we cannot say that animals have forgotten names, phone numbers, addresses, etc., in animals, memory loss is generally noticed in changes of their behavior. For example, our dogs can be scared when they see someone they must recognize and on the contrary they seem to have forgotten.

Memory loss is a problem that deserves a lot of care and attention, since our pets can forget to eat or drink water, which could lead to anorexia or to contract other types of diseases.

If you begin to notice that your dog behaves strangely, confused and seems lost, it is recommended that you do not expose him to sudden changes, such as changes of house, leaving him alone for a long time, since he could feel very insecure and intimidated. affecting your mental health.

Before any behavior change in your pet It is very important to visit your veterinarian, who will be in charge of diagnosing the disease and giving it the necessary treatment to improve your dog's health.