My 8 y/o pug is senile???

[6 Beautiful Pugs]

Yes, it is possible to have dementia or CCd younger....just as there are humans in their 30's and 40's who have it....BUT it is rare so young. I would exhaust all of the physical possibilities first before resorting to that diagnosis. Low thyroid is way underdiagnosed in the breed. Fully 2/3 of the dogs here are low thyroid.

Living with oldies, I see CCD. In my experience most dogs stare off or have moments they seem to be listening to or seeing something we can't...that isn't CCD although it does happen more as they age. CCD is the dog that can no longer find their way in the house from the yard. The dog who reacts to a family member as if they are a stranger. The dog that gets restless and unable to settle at bedtime, the dog that paces or circles relentlessly. The dog that suddenly begins attacking their long time buddy.

My Cupcake is deep in CCD. She is also blind and deaf which makes it worse. She is 15, as is Kobe, who still has a clear mind.

Take care,
Lisa

[Buddy'smom]

I am trying to find out what is going on, I brought in his Urine and will work from there. I never said he had it I just said it looks like he did. My guess is as good as anybody's ... especially since I live with him...

[Buddy'smom]

I got the results of the UI from the vet.

He is negative for infections etc. The tech agrees with me that CCD is a definite possibility and she also said age doesn't seem to be any indication any more.
The vet will be back Wednesday more after that.

Another symptom surfaced last night. waking up and not being able to sleep. He is usually a rock and never even moves all night. Now I am exhausted..what we do for our fur-babies.. I guess we will going for a checkup... to narrow this down...

[Nina_W]

Living with oldies, I see CCD. In my experience most dogs stare off or have moments they seem to be listening to or seeing something we can't...that isn't CCD although it does happen more as they age. CCD is the dog that can no longer find their way in the house from the yard. The dog who reacts to a family member as if they are a stranger. The dog that gets restless and unable to settle at bedtime, the dog that paces or circles relentlessly. The dog that suddenly begins attacking their long time buddy.

This describes Zakkie late in his life really well.

I hope you guys find what's going on