Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cognitive dysfunction in senior pets.
- Journal:
- Compendium (Yardley, PA)
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Crowell-Davis, Sharon L
- Affiliation:
- University of Georgia · United States
Plain-English summary
As pets get older, they can start to have problems with memory, learning, and awareness. This might show up as confusion, forgetting things they used to know, developing new fears, or changing how they interact with people. If these issues are caused by cognitive dysfunction (a decline in mental abilities), there are ways to help. Making changes to their environment and behavior, along with some medical treatments, can help slow down these changes and keep your pet more active for a longer time.
Abstract
Aging pets can experience declines in memory, learning, perception, and awareness. These pets may be disoriented, forget previously learned behaviors, develop new fears and anxiety, or change their interactions with people. When these changes are due to cognitive dysfunction, behavioral and environmental adjustments along with medical therapy can slow the progression and keep pets active longer.
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