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Doggy dementia is now a very real thing

How to identify the signs in your dog or cat. - by Laura Barry
  • 16 Sep 2019
Doggy dementia is now a very real thing

Thanks to the high quality of veterinary care now available, and the increasingly luxurious lives our beloved pups lead, man’s best friend is now living longer than ever before. Unfortunately, that means some dogs call fall victim to old-age health issues, such as doggy dementia.

For humans, dementia is a devastating condition that causes memory loss and impairs thinking, behaviours and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Similarly, dogs suffering with Canine Cognitive Dysfunction show symptoms such as sleep disturbances, anxiety, inappropriate vocalisation, repetitive behaviour (such as pacing), disorientation and getting lost or staring at walls. Pups suffering with a cognitive disorder may also avoid social interactions, be unable to recognize familiar people or places ad become disinterested in food. The disorder can also happen to cats, and is known at Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome.

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Generally speaking, by the time a dog reaches the age of 14, the animal has a 40 per cent chance of developing Canine Cognitive Dysfunction. While there is no cure, the best way to prevent an animal from developing cognitive disorders is to keep them fit, health, active and engaged.

Play games outside, teach them easy commands, take them for walks and socialise with your animal often. There are also specialised foods available for ageing animals. While there are medications available for animals showing signs of CCD, prevention is better than cure.

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Laura Barry
Laura Barry
Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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