Canine Cognitive Dysfunction: What You Need To Know
Joseph's husky sits and stares into space a lot. Shameka's Russell terrier paces for several hours each night. Emilia's small mixed breed has lost his house training. He comes in the doggie door and eliminates in the house right in front of her. And Teri's dachshund suddenly gets scared of Teri's son, even though the [...]Share this:
Stages of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
Canine cognitive dysfunction is a disease that is caused by brain changes in aging dogs. It’s similar to Alzheimer’s. A recent study identified three stages in canine cognitive dysfunction. Stage 1, MILD: Changes in sleep patterns and slight changes in social interactions with owners. Stage 2, MODERATE: Hyperactivity at night, starting to lose house training, and […]
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Poop in My Pocket: Life With an Old, Old Dog
This story is from 2012 when Cricket was still with me, previously published on eileenanddogs.com. The very first thing I do every morning when I wake up is turn over and take a careful look at my very old dog Cricket. She has a special place on the bed surrounded by pillows on three sides […]
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Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Book Wins Maxwell Award
My book won! I’m proud to announce that Remember Me? Loving and Caring for a Dog with Canine Cognitive Dysfunction has won a Maxwell Award for 2016. The Maxwells are awarded yearly by the Dog Writers Association of America. My book won best book in 2016 in the category of Behavior, Health or General Care. The winners in […]
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Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Book Nominated for Maxwell Award
I am proud to announce that my book, Remember Me? Loving and Caring for a Dog with Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, has been nominated for a Dog Writers Association of America’s Maxwell Award 2016. My book is one of three nominees in the category of Behavior, Health or General Care. The winners in all categories […]
