Anonymous #2 2w

At night he’s showing signs that resemble sundowning. Increased aggression & irritability, he’s having more trouble recognizing us esp at night, his temperament is completely different than it has been all of his life, an increase in pacing around. He’s a 9yr old German shepherd so I know he’s on borrowed time esp with how large he is. All they really could do is make him comfortable. Anxiety meds, nighttime sedation to help the confusion & aggression. Supplements to try and slow progression

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Anonymous virgosgroove 2w

have you tried using night lights? maybe that could help when it gets dark

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Anonymous virgosgroove 2w

Oh his im so sorry. That seems so young. My dog who is about 13-14 shows signs of that anxiety too, but we think she’s deaf now. What medicine is he on? We use carprofuen? For our dog and it helps with joints and anxiety.

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Anonymous #2 2w

German Shepherds, esp ones of his size (I’m 5’6 and his head is at my waist when he’s standing) have a life expectancy of about 7-10 years. He’s not currently on any meds since his vet wants imaging first and I’m trying to find a vet who will give him something to chill him out without an MRI

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Anonymous #1 2w

Yeah! We keep most of our lights on until bed time. We’ve started having him sleep in a crate since he’s started having aggression issues

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Anonymous virgosgroove 2w

He’s used to a crate tho so ik that’s not part of it

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