NEUROLOGIC

SENILE DEMENTIA (COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION)

Species affected: Cats, Dogs (primarily recognized in dogs)
Background: The condition is primarily a culmination of exposure to a lifetime of irritants, pollution and a long-term diet of poor-quality food, inadequate minerals, nutrients or vitamins.
Symptoms: Confusion, loss of training, disorientation; may appear depressed. There is often a decreased ability to see or hear as well which adds to the disability.
Diagnostics: History; rule out liver, kidney and other internal diseases that may be the primary problem.
Special Notes: Animals living in an environment without adequate mental stimulation, companionship or exercise are also likely to develop early dementia.
Principles for Supplementation: Ingredients known to support cognitive function combined with antioxidants and general nutritional support.

CANINE AND FELINE PRODUCTS—SENILE DEMENTIA (COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION)

Formulas:	Dosage:	Mechanism/Purpose:
Alert™27	1 capsule per 20 lb bid or 1 scoop per 20 lb bid	Supports healthy memory and cognitive functions.
Bacopa12	Cats: ¼ tablet, bid Dogs: ¼ tablet/25 lbs, bid	Antioxidant effects result in enhanced nerve impulse transmission and repair of damaged neurons.
Canine Geriatric Basics12	Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lb sid	Canine specific; contains nutrients to support cognitive function, including acetyl-L-carnitine, phosphatidylserine, and choline.
E400 Selenium26	Cats: ¼ tablet sid Dogs: ¼ tablet/25 lb sid	Antioxidant. Anti-inflammatory. Vitamin E and Selenium are synergistic. Selenium in high doses is toxic. Vitamin E in high doses can raise blood pressure and can increase coagulation time. Do not exceed recommended dose. Use less in case of heart failure or if animal is on digoxin.
Flavonex23	Cats: ¼-½ tab bid Dogs: ½-2 tablets bid or tid	Combination of Chinese herbs rich in flavonoids and Salvia; promotes capillary growth and function.
MemoractivVET12	Cats: ½ capsule sid Dogs: 2 capsules/25 lb sid	Enhances cognitive function.
Small Animal Antioxidant12	Cats: 1 capsule sid Dogs: 2 capsules/25 lb sid	Balanced antioxidant formula.
Theanine12	Cats: ¼ capsule sid Dogs: ¼ capsule/25 lb sid	Stimulates production of alpha waves by brain, modifies neurotransmitters involved in attention and memory.
Ultimate-E12	Cats: ¼ gelcap sid Dogs: ¼ gelcap/25 lb sid	Balanced forms of Vitamin E. No added soy oil (a pro-oxidant and allergen); antioxidant.