Senior pets: Wandering, crying, and other behavioral changes

Behavioral changes seen in senior dogs and cats

As dogs and cats age, their behavior and daily routines may change. If you notice any of the following symptoms, it is important to observe them carefully as they are changes specific to the senior stage.

 

◆Wandering
Wandering around aimlessly, especially at night

Disorientation
Getting stuck in a corner of a room or behind furniture, or stopping at a dead end

◆Aimless movement
Going around in circles in the same place, walking along the wall

 

Toilet failure
Forgetting where the toilet is, even though you were able to do it before

Slower response to names and instructions
Stops responding to commands such as "come" and "sit"

◆ Acting as if you've forgotten the faces of your family

 

◆ Day and night reversal
Active at night and sleeping during the day

Night crying
Barking or crying at night for no apparent reason

 

Anxiety and confusion
Restlessness and panic

◆ Becoming aggressive
Previously calm dog suddenly becomes angry and bites

◆ Becoming spoiled
Excessively clingy to their owner

 

◆Forgetting to eat
Stopping eating midway through or not knowing how to eat

Stopping drinking water or drinking too much

◆ Stop grooming yourself (especially cats)

＜Recommendation for medical examination＞
These changes can be due to the effects of aging on the brain, but they can also be caused by changes in your pet's physical condition. In particular, other factors such as an underactive thyroid or joint problems may be involved, so if you notice any signs of concern, we recommend consulting your veterinarian.

To ensure your senior pet's comfort, be sure to closely observe any changes in their daily life and provide appropriate care.

Recommended supplements for brain health

Krill oil is a high-quality, nutritious oil made from Antarctic krill, which live in the clean waters of Antarctica.

It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for the body, and is easily absorbed by the body.
Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA, DPA) are used as nutrients that support smooth movement and are often incorporated into the diet to maintain and support healthy bones and joints.
In particular, DHA is known to be a component that helps maintain brain and nerve health, and is also sometimes incorporated into diets that care for eye health.

The main difference between krill oil, fish oil, and mussel oil is that it contains phospholipid-bound omega-3 fatty acids.
Phospholipids are originally one of the main components of cell membranes and are easily absorbed naturally by the body.
Therefore, it is believed to be able to pass through the blood-brain barrier smoothly and be utilized efficiently.
It has approximately three times the absorption capacity of EPA and DHA derived from regular fish oil.

Another feature is that it has an affinity for both water and oil, which means it disperses well in the body and is absorbed in a way that puts less strain on the body.

Furthermore, the astaxanthin contained in krill oil covers the weaknesses of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA, DPA), which are susceptible to oxidation, and protects them from oxidation.

If you are concerned about your pet's brain health as it enters its senior years, why not try krill oil?