Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Pets

Donkees

(32,794 posts)

9. A reminder that a dog's brain is mapped for scent, and these scent pathways are deeply connected

Reply to Ilsa (Original post)

Sun Nov 6, 2022, 08:49 AM

Nov 2022

to emotions and memories, as well as linked to their vision. You can help them tap positive pathways by scent of favorite places, foods, people, etc.

In addition, hard chewing gnaw treats help them release stress chemistry, as does exercise.

All best wishes go out to you.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

9 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

What can I do for my grieving dogs? [View all] Ilsa Nov 2022 OP

Get them outside Even if they are mopey. LakeArenal Nov 2022 #1

Best idea! secondwind Nov 2022 #2

If you can do it, walks and drives. Maybe even a no no like taking them for ratchiweenie Nov 2022 #3

+1 2naSalit Nov 2022 #6

I agree with getting them outside, exercise, new areas to explore and if they like other dogs, hlthe2b Nov 2022 #4

They haven't been near the spot where he died. Ilsa Nov 2022 #5

My heart is aching for you all. emulatorloo Nov 2022 #7

When our Bichon was grieving for her little sister (Bichapoo) we took SlimJimmy Nov 2022 #8

A reminder that a dog's brain is mapped for scent, and these scent pathways are deeply connected Donkees Nov 2022 #9