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I have a 15 year old chihuahua, Yoda, with doggie alzheimers. The most difficult symptom for me to deal with is his lack of sleep at night. He will get up every hour to be let outside and whines most nights in between his potty breaks. He takes medication for his heart which includes a water pill. This causes him to have to go alot. I have tried unsuccessfully to get him to use the potty pads he used during the day, at night. He insists on going outside to pee. If I ignore his whines, he will eventually pee on the floor. If I ignore his whines, they turn into barks, and living in a small apartment community, that is not good.

If anyone has a remedy for his sleepless nights, please advise. I have not slept all night in over a year.

Karen