Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS)
Cognitive Support for Dogs and Cats helps to prevent Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome. The basis for a decline in cognitive function in our aging dogs and cats ...
Just as nutrients in food can help support the physical body, they can also support healthy brain function. Dogs and cats experience degradation in brain function as they age, just like humans, which can lead to dementia and other brain ailments that diminish their overall quality of life.
The basis for a decline in cognitive function in our aging dogs and cats can be biological and/or nutritional. Aging is associated with a decreased absorption of nutrients needed to nourish the brain. Aging also brings an increase in oxidative stress due to free radical attacks that damage the protein, lipid and nucleotide structures of the brain.
Have you noticed your dog seeming forgetful or having accidents in the house? Are they showing a lack of interest in the things they used to get excited about (including you!)?
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