Old dog separation anxiety is not the same as the separation anxiety we see in younger dogs. In addition, the reasons for separation anxiety in senior dogs are quite different, as well. Even if you have a well-adjusted dog that has been perfectly comfortable with your schedule of leaving routinely, he may become apprehensive when […]
Are You Dealing with Dog Dementia?
Consider dog dementia or cognitive dysfunction syndrome if your Bichon Frise is over 11 years old and you have ruled out sensory losses like dog deafness or blindness. It is true that older dogs can develop an Alzheimers-like condition which is a form of dog senility. Similar to human dementia, canine cognitive dysfunction is progressive, […]
Aging Dogs: How to Help Your Bichon Through her Golden Years
Aging dogs have dog health problems and diseases unknown to younger dogs. As your dog gets older, he may develop physical and mental limitations, just like an older person. When young, your Bichon Frise dog aged very quickly through her baby and teenage years. Then, when she was about 2 years old, things slowed down […]