Nighttime Help
Hello! I’m writing at 1:15am after trying to get my 16 year old cockapoo to settle for over an hour (so far). I’m really at my wit’s end and need some advice.
My little guy struggles hard with sundown syndrome. It’s been about 6 months so far…He’s got an okay quality of life…We almost lost him last week after a brief gastrointestinal illness but he really bounced back. Even the vet was pretty surprised.
But he just cannot settle. All. Night. Long. My husband and I feel like we are back in the newborn days because he has us up all night either making noise by walking around constantly, asking to go out, trying to jump on the bed, etc.
I cannot safely put him on our bed because he may walk off the edge or fall off.
Things we have tried:
- max dose of selegelene
- melatonin
- trazodone
- all of those together
- new bed -dog heating pad for extra comfort
Nothing helps. I’m so tired. We have to work and live our lives and it’s becoming so difficult.
I am hesitant to go buy a crate because I feel like he will just cry all night. He’s never been in a crate. but I may have to try it.
Anyone, everyone, please help. I need any practical tips you have. I love him and hate that he’s not able to settle down but he’s otherwise pretty happy.