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Behavior changes · Signs & symptoms · Treatment · Related articles
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Treatment for pets with disorientation:
- Maintain a regular schedule
- Leave the furniture in the same position
- Speak calmly, but in a voice that’s loud enough for them to hear
- Teach hand signals to deaf pets
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Treatment for pets with problems with social interaction:
- Engage in petting and interaction when your pet has the most energy during the day
- Allow your pet to come to you when it’s ready rather than expecting interaction when you’re ready
- Create a quiet place for your pet to retreat to if it feels stressed by hubbub in the house
Treatment for pets with problems with grooming:
- Use a gentle brush and remove old hair at least weekly
- Prevent hairballs in cats by providing fiber
- Wash your pet if it soils itself
Treatment for pets with problems with housetraining:
- Maintain a regular feeding and potty schedule
- Use an indoor litter pan for pets than cannot walk outside
- Provide fiber to promote normal bowel movements
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Treatment for pets with problems with activities & exercise:
- Provide medication for joint pain
- Go for shorter, more frequent walks
- Provide ramps for access to the car, sofa, and bed
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Treatment for pets with problems with sleeping:
- Provide a soft, supportive bed
- Use a bed your pet can walk onto without making a step up that can hurt arthritic joints
- Consider supplementing with melatonin
Treatment for pets with problems with eating:
- Heat the food to increase its aroma
- Use canned or fresh foods rather hard kibble
- Use foods with increased caloric density if your pet is losing weight
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The articles here were answered by a variety of pharmacists and veterinarians
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