ADHD Dog Guessing Game

Guess which one of my dogs is ADHD. (Yes, I know there is no "official" diagnosis of ADHD for dogs - this video is just a lighthearted look at the activity level in my home on a daily basis.)

Each video pair was recorded on the same day and roughly around the same time. (I was going to add music and upload a higher quality video, but my desktop had other ideas.)

The "cowbell" sound you hear is the sound of Lucy's ID tags clinking together. It's really not that loud in real life!

I've apologized to Lucy for the gratuitous butt shot...I reassured her that the video was being used strictly for educational purposes.

In regards to the video of Lucy sleeping - dogs move around like that when they are dreaming. Lucy just seems to do it more often and more intensely than any dog I've known.

Both Toby and Lucy were rescued. My best guess is that Toby is a Lab/Hound mix, and Lucy is a Catahoula mix. I'm open to suggestions as to what breed(s) you think they are.

Dr. Stephanie Sarkis is the author of "10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD" and "Making the Grade with ADD: A Guide to Succeeding in College with Attention Deficit Disorder". You can follow the adventures of Toby and Lucy at her website:

http://www.stephaniesarkis.com

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[deltronin3030]

Actually there is a diagnosis for ADHD in dogs but its more commonly called Hyperkinesis when talk about dogs. Also if your dog truly had Hyperkinesis you would probably see an improvement in it by using stimulants such as d-amphetamine. Symptoms you might also find is aggression, excessive salvation, separation anxiety, they usually have an increased/high heart rate, they are often more bothered by confined and small places, constant nervousness and other behavior symptoms.

[DocADHD]

@deltronin3030 Ah. I didn't know it was called "Hyperkinesis" with dogs. "Hyperkinetic Disorder of Childhood" is a previous name for ADHD. Lucy does have some separation anxiety and nervousness, but she was also abused before I adopted her. Do you have any articles you recommend on hyperkinesis in dogs?

[7466309change]

what was the other dog treated for?I saw shaved hair on leg for IV.

[DocADHD]

@7466309change A week prior, Toby had a bout with a stomach bug. He was given an IV for rehydration. In the other parts of the video, he is healthy - just chilled out as usual. :)

[7466309change]

@DocADHD Stomac bugs are nasty.I almost lost a dog cause that once.Glad he fine.Dog one is a happy one get along with my friskies here.No dull doggies here.

[DocADHD]

@7466309change Yes, it was quite scary. We took a trip to the vet emergency room. I won't go into too much detail, but it included Toby dry heaving in the E/R waiting room. :( But he's much better now!

[deltronin3030]

@DocADHD Not off the top of my head I dont but if you google search K9 Hyperkinesis or Hyperkinetic Dog you will find info about it.

[7466309change]

so many . pardon typo.

[7466309change]

good he got care.I seem to be at the vets offten.But cause we have si many.

[7466309change]

glad the dogs are fine.