About this episode

Dr. Randy explores the reasons behind dogs staring at walls and the potential health implications.

Is your dog staring at the wall or a corner every night? In this episode, Dr. Randy Aronson, VMD, explores why dogs exhibit this strange behavior and whether they are actually "seeing ghosts" or if there is a deeper biological cause. We dive into the sensory world of dogs—discussing how their superior hearing and scent can detect things humans can’t—and when this behavior might actually be a sign of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (dog dementia) or "Sundowner Syndrome." If you’re a proactive pet...

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Host: Dr. Randy Aronson

Topics covered

• dog behavior
• Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
• Sundowner Syndrome
• dog senses
• pet health

Keywords

• dog staring
• ghosts
• Cognitive Dysfunction
• Sundowner Syndrome
• dog senses
• pet behavior

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