Unfortunately guys, my parents are saying that she is exhibiting every sign of dementia:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/ar...=3001&aid=1346

* Becomes lost in familiar places around the home or backyard
* Becomes trapped behind familiar furniture or in room corners
* Has trouble finding and using doors and negotiating stairways
* Does not respond to her name or familiar commands
* Is withdrawn and unwilling to play, go for walks, or even go outside
* Does not recognize or is startled by family members, toys, etc.
* Frequently trembles or shakes, either while standing or lying down
* Paces or wanders aimlessly throughout the house
* Has difficulty learning new tasks, commands, or routes
* Frequently soils in the house, regardless of the frequency she is brought outside
* Sleeps more during the day, less during the night
* Stares at walls or into space and is startled by interior lighting, the television, etc.
* Seeks less and less of your attention, praise, and play
* Is hesitant to take treats, drink fresh water, or eat fresh food


SO hopefully there's something we can find out about her tomorrow at the vet; hopefully some medication she could take, but we don't know what's going to happen so, I guess, I'm waiting to hear about it tomorrow after the visit.

Keep your fingers crossed, think of her, pray for her, and definitely pray for my family and I - we are still grieving over losing Rosie... and we just can't bear to go through it again if it's considered as one of the options... It's just SO difficult to watch her go through that; and just feeling lost and confused.. while we have a young puppy in the household with so much energy while she just stays there. It breaks my mom's heart to watch her like that, it brings her to tears. It is killing me.

Anna is my dog, and it is UP to me to figure out what's best for her, and you know, I just realized, this is the worst, hardest thing I have to go through...