Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nutritional support for brain and behavior problems in dogs and cats
By Tynes, Valarie V & Landsberg, Gary M·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2021·Ceva Animal Health, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Nutritional Management of Behavior and Brain Disorders in Dogs and Cats.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with anxiety or cognitive dysfunction may benefit from specific nutritional support, which can help reduce their symptoms. Research shows that certain natural products and ingredients can improve behavior and even assist in managing seizures in dogs with epilepsy. Additionally, maintaining a healthy gut is important for overall brain health and behavior. Combining nutritional management with other treatment methods offers the best chance for improvement.
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Abstract
There are several natural products and functional ingredients that, either alone or in combination with other ingredients, have shown evidence for decreasing signs associated with cognitive dysfunction and anxiety in dogs and cats, and in management of seizures in dogs with epilepsy. The evidence supporting the role that a healthy gastrointestinal tract plays in behavior is also growing as more is learned about the gut-brain axis. Nutritional support may play an important role in therapy for certain brain disorders and behavioral problems, in conjunction with other aspects of management. A multimodal approach provides the greatest likelihood of success.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33773649/