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Natural Therapies Can Help by Dr. Shawn Messonnier


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anine and feline Alzheimer’s disease, also known as cognitive disorder, is the most common


chronic degenerative problem for older dogs and cats, especially past the age of 10. It affects millions of pets in the United States. The cause of Alzheimer’s in animals


is unknown. It appears, however, that inflammation may play a role. On the microscopic level, scientists have noted the presence of abnormal protein ac- cumulations occurring within the brain’s blood vessels, similar to those in people with Alzheimer’s. Ultimately, the brain lesions interfere with proper functioning of nerve transmissions.


Clinical Signs Several signs may indicate cognitive disorder in affected dogs, including:


• Staring at a wall • Lack of awareness of surroundings • Occasional lack of recognition of the owner


• Lethargy/lack of energy • Excess sleep (especially during the day)


• House-training problems (usually urinating inside the house)


• Deafness CorePowerWorkshop.com


Cats share the same clinical signs of cognitive disorder as dogs, plus the following:


• Poor coat (excessive shedding or thin, dry coat)


• Poor appetite • Chronic constipation


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Many different natural


therapies can help alleviate cognitive disorder.


• House-training problems (usually urinating outside the litter box when other problems related to anxiety behavior are not in evidence)


Note that other conditions, such as diabetes plus thyroid, kidney, heart or adrenal gland disease, can produce signs similar to those associated with cognitive disorder. A full diagnostic evaluation that includes blood and urine testing should be performed by a veterinarian before reaching such a possible diagnosis.


Conventional Treatment The drug Anipryl has been approved for treating cognitive disorder in dogs; no medication is available for cats. While effective in some patients, this drug is


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