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I am thinking of you Pam and Marisa. My almost 14 year old lab mix developed doggy dementia in the latter part of last year. His major symptoms were pacing/barking/moaning most of the night from sun up to sun down. He was always hungry, like he’d forget he’d just eaten. history of tummy troubles, so diet was restricted. Because if the other meds he was on, our pharmaceutical options were limited. Xanax and valium didn’t help much, as we know, different things work for different dogs. And he was a lab who hated water so go figure 😉 in the natural realm I tried bachs, melatonin, the thundershirt, herbal combos with ginkgo.. Over the course of 3 months I spent most nights in the living room since he seemed a bit calmer in there. Left the TV and lights on which sometimes helped. Gave him lots of love and myself peace of mind by trying all the options I could find before deciding to let him go. I applaud your efforts to work with your pup in finding solutions that work. It is hard especially with your own sleep deprivation. I don’t have any human children – I keep thinking, this must be what it’s like! Sending thoughts of peace to you, Charlotte

[icpurple]

Thank you for your sincerity and empathy, Lena. I can feel your

understanding through your story.

I actually called my veterinarian today to schedule a home

Visit for euthanasia, but she is out this week so I spoke with another

doctor who recommended a change in meds. We’re decreasing

theophylline and switching anxiety meds. I also purchased a

thunder shirt. So far he seems to be feeling less anxious this

Evening, we’ll see how he does at bedtime. In the meantime I’m

Certainly taking to heart that sometimes the best thing we can do

Is help them to the next phase of life, trying to wrap my head

Around the fact that I will likely have to make that decision, although

hopefully we can postpone it some. Thank you also for the shamans

Name. I will consider consultation.

Your support is much appreciated, and I hope you’re enjoying

Your holiday season.

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