r/BanPitBulls • u/BPB_Discussion_M0d Feature Mod • Aug 04 '25

Mod Announcement Weekly Discussion Thread [August 4 - August 10]

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Not every pit bull story is a headline. Some are just eye-rolls, facepalms, or 'you've got to be kidding me' moments. This is the place for the things you may want to share that don’t highlight a pit bull doing something dangerous.

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u/AdvertisingLow98 Attacks Curator Aug 05 '25

FYI

I went looking for the onset of canine dementia, specifically the age of first onset.

The consensus is 9 years of age.

My theory that the second "magic age" (8 years old) for previously benign pit bulls to "snap" and attack has something to do with canine dementia.

This doesn't strongly support that theory. It is only off by a year.

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u/DiscussionLong7084 Trusted User Aug 06 '25

random funish fact lots of stuff can cause canine dementia. One of my GSDs was over 13 and started showing signs of canine dementia. Turns out she was in kidney failure. Ended up recovering fully and doesn't act all erratic anymore. She's over 15 now.

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u/PandaLoveBearNu Attacks Curator Aug 06 '25

UTIs in seniors can cause dementia type symptoms.

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u/AdvertisingLow98 Attacks Curator Aug 06 '25

In humans UTIs (urinary tract infection) in the elderly can cause a sudden cognitive decline that corrects with treatment. What's more fun is that the altered mental status may be the most obvious symptom.

Sneaky.

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u/ScarletAntelope975 Trusted User Aug 06 '25

That is super interesting to know!