Recognizing Dementia in Pets: Expert Reveals Top Signs and Sundowning Behavior

Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD), a form of dementia, can affect dogs, especially those over seven years old. Dog whisperer Lorna Winter explains that signs of CCD include prolonged staring into space, struggling with basic tasks, disinterest in food or forgetting to eat, restlessness and barking at night, and going to the toilet indoors. Winter emphasizes the importance of seeking professional help and highlights that dogs, like humans, go through different stages of life with specific challenges and changing behaviors.