Comments on: Cognitive Dysfunction In Old Dogs

By: Lee-Ann

Lee-Ann — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 22:37:40 +0000

In reply to Rebecca Smith. Hi Rebecca, what helped for your dog i have a 15 year old spaniel

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 21:53:35 +0000

In reply to Vivi Widodo. Hi Vivi. I’m afraid it’s just a matter of searching for it as I don’t think it has a distributor here.

By: Vivi Widodo

Vivi Widodo — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:21:39 +0000

Where can we buy Senilife in Australia?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 21:02:48 +0000

In reply to CATHERINE LUCENTE. Hi Catherine. I mentioned quite a few other options in the article. I suggest you can talk to your vet about whether there are appropriate in your case.

By: CATHERINE LUCENTE

CATHERINE LUCENTE — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:27:03 +0000

Andrew,

My little guy PONCHO has Cushings and Dementia.. He is
on 5mgs. of Anapryl for a few months now, he seemed at first
to be better however, he is now starting all over again to stare at
wall, tuck in corner etc. Is there anything else I can give him?

Catherine

By: Carolina Fines

Carolina Fines — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 23:54:55 +0000

This information is excellent. Our 16 year old tenterfield commenced with dementia like symptons shortly after 2 other events. One was a tooth infection which led to gum issues and many extractions and the second was from pulling muscles in his lower back leadinf to an odd gait when walking( but not when running). He was put on selegiline. He vomited quite a bit and could have absolutely no dairy on this drug. We had to half the dose then slowly build it up to 3/4. Not seeing much improvement after 8 weeks. Taking him out to swim in the ocean seems more beneficial. I will now look into a potential underlying arthritis issue which has not been considered re his back injury.! I also clean his teeth daily to prevent further deteriation. Thank you for holistic approach!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:14:15 +0000

In reply to Simone Stelmasiak. Hi Simone. Unfortunately, quality of life is impossible to judge from appetite alone, as even dogs with advanced CDS still seem to eat well. Your issue with blindness and cognitive decline occurring simultaneously is very common and each tends to make coping with the other worse. It’s a bad combination. Judging quality of life in these situations is very hard and probably relies a lot on how well they interact with their owners.

By: Simone Stelmasiak

Simone Stelmasiak — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:29:39 +0000

Our 14+ year old silky x became blind in January (cataracts) and was already deaf. How do you distinguish blindness disability from cognitive function problems? She tends to go round in circles unless she bumps against my leg while walking. Walking is very slow but sniffing is popular. On her own in the garden she eventually finds her way back. She absolutely loves her food. Blood tests were OK. Quality of life good enough???

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:08:38 +0000

In reply to Renae. Hi Renae. I would use selegiline.

By: Renae

Renae — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 23:10:53 +0000

Out of selegiline and vivitonin however, which would you opt for first. Or can they be used together?