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Cognitive dysfunction syndrome: a disease of canine and feline brain aging
Gary M Landsberg1, Jeff Nichol, Joseph A Araujo
1North Toronto Animal Clinic, 99 Henderson Avenue, Thornhill, Ontario, Canada. gmlandvm@aol.com
Abstract:
Brain aging is a degenerative process manifest by impairment of cognitive function; although not all pets are affected at the same level, once cognitive decline begins it is generally a progressive disorder. Diagnosis of cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is based on recognition of behavioral signs and exclusion of other medical causes that might mimic CDS or complicate its diagnosis. Drugs, diets, and supplements are now available that might slow CDS progression by various mechanisms including reducing oxidative stress and inflammation or improving mitochondrial and neuronal function. Moreover, available therapeutics may provide some level of improvement in cognitive and clinical signs of CDS.
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