4. Hydrocephaly
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When dogs develop hydrocephaly, they often start to have balance problems and begin to walk into objects and walls out of confusion and disorientation.
While research into treating this devastating condition is ongoing, it is unfortunately common for dogs with hydrocephaly to be considered untreatable. In such cases, euthanasia is often the kindest available option.
However, these symptoms can be characteristic of other, more treatable neurological problems, so it is important to obtain a differential diagnosis.
We have a 12 year old Jack Russell Terrior and lately he seems disoriented and sometimes slowing down. He doesn’t jump up on couches or bed alot like he used to, and he always wants to be in his cage (which is very unusual). He is still eating very good and is in good shape – weights 15 lbs. vet says is perfect. I am concerned because he does get confused at times, he seems bored to me. We did move from a beautiful house in Buffalo 1 year ago and now we live in a manufactured home in Florida.… Read more »
My Jack Russell is doing the same exact thing.😢😢 I have to take him into the vet. He’s been lazy lately and in his cage. The littlest things startle him
Mine too. He is 11 years old. I think this behaviour is normal as they start getting older.