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OT vets: old dog becoming aggressive?
Posted on 6/10/14 at 4:39 pm
Posted on 6/10/14 at 4:39 pm
I have a pure blood basset hound who is ~9 years old. He's a rescue, so we don't know exactly. He's always been a sweet and gentle dog. Very typical lazy basset. Over the past few months though, he's slowed down a lot and become aggressive when he's asked to move and he doesn't want to. Hiding under a bench when I called him in and then barking and growling at me really aggressively when I tried to make him come in. Well, today he bit me. Full set of teeth marks on my forearm. I just tried to get him off the sofa, and he snapped. I'm so upset because he has always been so gentle and easy going. Any idea on what could make him like this suddenly? Taking him to the vet in a few weeks, but any insight would help.
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Posted on 6/10/14 at 4:40 pm to drunkenpunkin
sounds like something going on in the brain. Maybe a tumor or something
also... has be been getting rabies shots
also... has be been getting rabies shots
This post was edited on 6/10/14 at 4:42 pm
Posted on 6/10/14 at 4:41 pm to drunkenpunkin
he's rabid
Posted on 6/10/14 at 4:42 pm to drunkenpunkin
He may be getting a little hard or hearing or losing his eye sight. You may be scaring him.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 4:42 pm to oleyeller
It's not a tumor.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 4:46 pm to drunkenpunkin
According to Pfizer Pharmaceutical, 62% of dogs age 10 years and older will experience at least some of the following symptoms, which could indicate that he has canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD):
Confusion or disorientation. The dog may get lost in his own back yard, or get trapped in corners or behind furniture.
Pacing and being awake all night, or a change in sleeping patterns.
Loss of housetraining abilities. A previously housetrained dog may not remember and may urinate or defecate where he normally would not.
Deceased activity level.
Decreased attentiveness or staring into space.
Not recognizing friends or family members.
When other factors are ruled out (if decreased activity is due to an advancing arthritic condition, for instance, or his inattentiveness due to vision or hearing loss), and your veterinarian has determined that your dog has CCD, a treatment for this disorder may be recommmended. The drug called Selegiline or L-Deprenyl, (brand name Anipryl), although not a cure, has been shown to alleviate some of the symptoms of CCD. If the dog responds, he will need to be treated daily for the rest of his life. As with all medications, there are side effects, and dogs with certain conditions should not be given Anipryl. For instance, if your dog is on Mitaban for external parasites, Anipryl should not be given. If you think your dog may have CCD, talk to your veterinarian.
Confusion or disorientation. The dog may get lost in his own back yard, or get trapped in corners or behind furniture.
Pacing and being awake all night, or a change in sleeping patterns.
Loss of housetraining abilities. A previously housetrained dog may not remember and may urinate or defecate where he normally would not.
Deceased activity level.
Decreased attentiveness or staring into space.
Not recognizing friends or family members.
When other factors are ruled out (if decreased activity is due to an advancing arthritic condition, for instance, or his inattentiveness due to vision or hearing loss), and your veterinarian has determined that your dog has CCD, a treatment for this disorder may be recommmended. The drug called Selegiline or L-Deprenyl, (brand name Anipryl), although not a cure, has been shown to alleviate some of the symptoms of CCD. If the dog responds, he will need to be treated daily for the rest of his life. As with all medications, there are side effects, and dogs with certain conditions should not be given Anipryl. For instance, if your dog is on Mitaban for external parasites, Anipryl should not be given. If you think your dog may have CCD, talk to your veterinarian.
This post was edited on 6/10/14 at 4:49 pm
Posted on 6/10/14 at 4:47 pm to drunkenpunkin
My 7yo watches the hell out of animal planet and it seems most of the time with older pets that they start having pain for one reason or another and they have only one way of telling you. Try to handle him a little more gently until you're able to get him to the vet.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 4:48 pm to drunkenpunkin
There is probably for sure some underlying health issue
Posted on 6/10/14 at 4:53 pm to drunkenpunkin
He's not rabid. Up to date on shots.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 4:54 pm to drunkenpunkin
Cops
Posted on 6/10/14 at 4:56 pm to drunkenpunkin
I'm not a vet but our bassets almost all developed arthritis as they aged. He may be in pain and cranky.
Eta: I'm betting on this after reading your post again and seeing that he's slowed down. Happens to dachshunds and other similarly shaped dogs too. It's most likely his back.
Eta: I'm betting on this after reading your post again and seeing that he's slowed down. Happens to dachshunds and other similarly shaped dogs too. It's most likely his back.
This post was edited on 6/10/14 at 4:59 pm
Posted on 6/10/14 at 4:58 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
That's what I'm thinking. How long did your Bassets live?
Posted on 6/10/14 at 5:03 pm to drunkenpunkin
Around 10 years avg. Also noticed that male Bassets can be very moody as they age or if put under stress. They're not the best breed when it comes to health down the road.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 5:07 pm to drunkenpunkin
quote:I'd speed up my timetable. The dog is ill.
Taking him to the vet in a few weeks, but any insight would help.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 5:08 pm to drunkenpunkin
quote:
Taking him to the vet in a few weeks,
I would take him tomorrow, could be sick.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 5:12 pm to drunkenpunkin
I would wonder if he is in pain.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 5:14 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
quote:Yep. He's got pain and spasms, I expect. Get him to the vet OP. Maybe they can help him, but it sounds like a chronic pain problem.
It's most likely his back.
Posted on 6/10/14 at 5:34 pm to drunkenpunkin
My best guess is that he is not feeling well physically. I doubt it's a mental thing but you never know. His body likely hurts somewhere when you move him. I had a great dane who got mad when you moved him near the end of his life (not saying your dog is there!) and I am convinced that is why. Take him to the vet and see what they can determine. Severe arthritis or something else internal is going on. You dog wants to feel better and not be mad when you move it - but you need to help him get there.
ETA: If it is arthritis, consider acupuncture. I wish someone told me that when I had my dane.
ETA: If it is arthritis, consider acupuncture. I wish someone told me that when I had my dane.
This post was edited on 6/10/14 at 5:36 pm
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