Senior Dogs New Behaviors

Question
We have a 14 Year old Norwegian Elkhound named Misty.  She has lost a lot of weight and doesn't seem to be able to put any on.  We fear she is approaching her end.  However, in the last couple weeks she has been "exploring" a bit in the house.  Climbing behind the entertainment center, under the coffee table, or under our dinning room table.  She had never done this before...she not simply lost, because she almost contorts herself to get in.  Thanks for any explanation you may have.

Geoff

Answer
Hi Geoff;
She is probably just trying to find a comfortabke place to be, maybe she has Arthritis etc pain, and is trying to get easy, maybe she just wants more solitude.
She may just be very anxious because she knows she is getting old and can't do all she could before.
14 is on up there in years, and if she doesn't have a bit of arthritis, it would be a wonder.
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Charlotte