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Brain Health and Behavioral Changes in Dogs
What is brain aging?
Just like the rest of the body, the brain is affected by the aging process. Damage to the brain's cells can lead to changes in your dogs behavior.
Half of all dogs 8 years and older will show some signs of brain aging. Thanks to advances in medicine and pet nutrition, the right food and advice can help limit its effects and maintain your dog's activity level.
What causes brain aging?
As the brain ages, free radicals cause damage to the cells. Although some free radicals may be caused by the effects of environmental conditions, the majority is produced by the body's own metabolism.
Little can be done to stop the free radicals from being produced. Antioxidants, vitamins and minerals have been found to counteract the damage caused by these free radicals and may help maintain normal behavior for a long and healthy life.
Is my dog showing signs of brain aging?
Changes in brain function occur very slowly. The first thing you'll notice may be small differences in behavior, such as increased sleeping, lack of energy or irritability. You may not notice these changes until they start to interfere with your dog's everyday life. The following signs are commonly used by vets in the diagnosis of brain aging.
Common Signs Include:
1. Disoriented
2. Seems lost
3. Unfamiliar with normal routine/ surroundings
4. Forgets house training
5.Wanders or paces
6. Not interested in playing
7. Fails to greet you
IMPORTANT
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If you notice any changes in your dog's behavior, consult your vet immediately.
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There is living and clinical evidence that placing your pet on the proper nutritional diet helps with confusion,sleep and activity changes, social interaction, house soiling issues,and improves alertness and increases attentiveness to problem solving tasks.
What is brain aging?
Just like the rest of the body, the brain is affected by the aging process. Damage to the brain's cells can lead to changes in your dogs behavior.
Half of all dogs 8 years and older will show some signs of brain aging. Thanks to advances in medicine and pet nutrition, the right food and advice can help limit its effects and maintain your dog's activity level.
What causes brain aging?
As the brain ages, free radicals cause damage to the cells. Although some free radicals may be caused by the effects of environmental conditions, the majority is produced by the body's own metabolism.
Little can be done to stop the free radicals from being produced. Antioxidants, vitamins and minerals have been found to counteract the damage caused by these free radicals and may help maintain normal behavior for a long and healthy life.
Is my dog showing signs of brain aging?
Changes in brain function occur very slowly. The first thing you'll notice may be small differences in behavior, such as increased sleeping, lack of energy or irritability. You may not notice these changes until they start to interfere with your dog's everyday life. The following signs are commonly used by vets in the diagnosis of brain aging.
Common Signs Include:
1. Disoriented
2. Seems lost
3. Unfamiliar with normal routine/ surroundings
4. Forgets house training
5.Wanders or paces
6. Not interested in playing
7. Fails to greet you
IMPORTANT
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If you notice any changes in your dog's behavior, consult your vet immediately.
*****************************************
There is living and clinical evidence that placing your pet on the proper nutritional diet helps with confusion,sleep and activity changes, social interaction, house soiling issues,and improves alertness and increases attentiveness to problem solving tasks.
