doggie dementia

Can Seizures Cause Dementia In Dogs?

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Can Seizures Cause Dementia In Dogs? In a study published in PLOS ONE, dogs with epilepsy were found to show more signs of cognitive dysfunction (‘canine dementia’) than control dogs. Dogs with epilepsy more commonly failed to recognise familiar people, had difficulty finding food dropped on the floor, and paced or wandered without direction or

Do Dogs Show Sundowners In Cycles?

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Do Dogs Show Sundowners In Cycles? Occasionally, dogs with sundowners may even exhibit behaviors that are reminiscent of sleepwalking. How do you calm a dog with sundowners? If your vet confirms your dog is suffering from sundowners syndrome, he or she may recommend anti-anxiety medications or an MAO-inhibitor like selegiline to increase dopamine levels in