Change in sleep patterns

Well, a healthy dog ​​sleeps during the night and is active during the day, but pets with dementia can become active during the night.

“If your dog is active at night and you want to get him to sleep, a nightlight or white noise may help him,” Dr. Beaver says. Or you can try to find some interesting activities and games to keep them active during the day because this way they can get tired and sleep better at night. 

The truth is that dogs sleep a lot, especially as they get older, but a dog with dementia will sleep more often than usual, so you have to pay attention to this symptom. “It is important to pay attention to this since it can also be an early sign of CCDS,” Dr. Wilson says. “Some dogs will start to sleep more during the day and then be restless with increased wakefulness during the night either due to increased anxiety or decreased awareness of their regular routine.”