Does your dog get lost in your house? Does your dog stare at the wall? Did your dog greet you at the door today? Does your canine make mistakes indoors? Have you ever watched your dog aimlessly wander around your home and wonder if your senior aged canine might be suffering from dog dementia?
Dog Dementia also referred to as Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS), affects approximately 12 percent of dogs age ten and older. What’s remarkable is that this disease in dogs mimics Human Alzheimer’s Disease.
Progressive memory loss, disorientation, agitation and confusion are the hallmark signs we usually associate with senility in pets and people. Unfortunately dog dementia often leads to euthanasia as canines suffering from senility also often end up having “accidents” inside the home, an issue most pet owners find unacceptable.
Scientists in Australia at the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Research Institute are working on a new cure for canine dementia which they hope will lead to a similar cure for humans.
After 5 years, of trial and error, researchers have finally achieved success with memory restoration in demented rats. Their next step is dogs.
Australian scientists already have a group of dogs suffering from dementia who have been volunteered by their owners. Canine clinical trials are set to begin next month.
Dr. Valenzuela, who leads the team says, “They expect to see major memory improvements in this group of demented canines within the first three months!
Because Canine Cognitive Syndrome mimics Human Alzheimer’s Disease quite closely with respect to signs and brain pathology, scientists hope to begin clinical trials for people affected with Alzheimer’s disease within the next 3-5 years.
Although this therapy has yet to be proven as a cure for dog dementia, scientists feel extremely confident about its future potential for pets and people suffering from dementia.
FACT: Your dog’s brain ages 7 times faster than your dog’s body!
Dog dementia therapy currently approved for pet owners today is minimal. Many of this veterinarians canine patients suffering from dementia, for example, dogs that just sit and stare at the wall most of the day, have experienced significant memory improvement and increased mental alertness by simply adding a natural daily antioxidant-vitamin-mineral supplement to their regime. For other canines it’s restoring brain health is more complex.
TIP: Melatonin is a natural nutrient present in your dogs brain that naturally declines with age. It acts to maintain and protect your dogs brain and mental health.
Consider supplementing your senior dogs dinner with Melatonin.
Given just before bedtime, Melatonin, not only promotes a restful sleep but also boosts your dog’s mental alertness and helps to reverse, retard and prevent dementia and senility.
Anipryl is the current medication approved by the FDA for canines suffering from dog dementia. Anipryl is available by prescription through your veterinarian.
A less expensive option to Anipryl is Deprenyl. Pictured on the left, Deprenyl, is also referred to as Selegiline and is sold under the trade name”Selepryl.”
Deprenyl or Selepryl is a natural nutrient available over the counter and contains the same active ingredient as Anipryl.
About Dr. Carol
Dr. Carol is a pet health researcher, a Board Certified Anti-Aging Pet Health Diplomat, a published author and a practicing, holistic veterinarian in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
She welcomes new canine and feline patients.
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Pet owners may contact Dr. Carol directly at her veterinary office toll free at 1-866-372-2765 to make an appointment for their dog(s) and/or cat(s) today.
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