Comments on: When Your Dog Gets Dementia

By: Vicki Bensinger

Vicki Bensinger — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 22:06:57 +0000

I’ve read so many of your posts about Rosie and I know how painful it is to see your pet that you adore so much, decline. You are a wonderful guardian to her. I can only tell you, that it’s so painful. All you can do at this point is be there for her and know you have done your best and given her an incredible life. You have lots of pet lovers here. So when you need us, we will be here for you! 🙁

By: Karen (Back Road Journal)

Karen (Back Road Journal) — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 13:27:35 +0000

Oh your poor sweet Rosie, so sorry to learn about the dementia.

By: April

April — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 13:31:16 +0000

Oh sweet Rosie. My heart is sad for both of you! xo

By: My Inner Chick

My Inner Chick — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 04:21:52 +0000

—heartbreaking.
I am so happy Rosie is deeply loved.
I am also happy she still loves the kisses of the sun.
xxx

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 23:17:59 +0000

Dear Marion, thank you for taking the time to write and let me know about your beautiful Archie. I’m so sorry to hear he also suffers from such an awful condition. Seeing our dogs (beloved family members) age in front of our eyes is so very difficult and you do feel incredibly helpless. As painful as it is, Archie is lucky to be so loved. At the moment Rosie is up on the couch with me having a little sleep. She is definitely declining cognitively, but she’s still the sweet-natured and gentle soul she always was. We’re looking forward to spending Christmas with her and thoroughly spoiling her. All the best to you and your Archie – I know this is a very difficult time.

By: lisaiscooking

lisaiscooking — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 14:38:01 +0000

I’m so sorry to read this. It sounds like you’re taking excellent care of her and doing everything you can. What a sweet dog!

By: Marion

Marion — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 00:02:37 +0000

I was at my computer when this arrived in my inbox (no comments on your page) and my emotional state would not allow me to make a response then as I related so much to your situation with Rosie. We have a wonderful old dog that we think is about 14 years old and Archie is showing many of these symptoms. We have loved and lost so many dogs over the years and I know that a few had dementia but not recognised at the time. Thank you for sharing your story – it is very helpful and gives such an insight into a subject of which we know so little.
Rosie is a well-loved dog!

By: Tonette Joyce

Tonette Joyce — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 23:25:05 +0000

Yes, it IS important to have a vet take a look, because pain and illness, (not to mention fading sight and hearing), could cause many of the same symptoms. I am very sorry about your Rosie; my pets have always been members of our family. We are dealing with my brother’s early on-set dementia; it is heartbreaking. I know that Rosie has a good life with you.

By: mjskitchen

mjskitchen — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 03:47:56 +0000

What a sweet, sweet puppy. At 16 I know she’s not a puppy, but she still has that sweet little puppy face. So sorry that she’s got dementia. I didn’t realize or think that animals could get that as well. Sending you and Rosie lots and lots of hugs. She a lucky little girl to be so loved.

By: Vicki Bensinger

Vicki Bensinger — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 13:08:55 +0000

This makes me so sad to read this first thing in the morning. I’m so sorry for your sweet dog and for those of you close to her that sit by and watch her as she deteriorates. It’s heart wrenching!

She has lived a good life, 112 in human years and no doubt living with a wonderful caring family.

We had to put one of our dogs down in October of 2016 and I’m still so sad about it. It’s like losing a family member and oftentimes worse because as you mentioned, they’re literally at your side wherever you go – always.

My heart is with you on this. I feel it is truly the worst part of being a pet owner, yet I cannot imagine my life without one.

Hoping your little lady can enjoy the holidays with her family.