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Senior Dog Senility - Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS)

Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome is also commonly referred to as "dog senility" or "old dog" syndrome.

Some symptoms to look for are:

• Reduced or non responsiveness to commands/apparent deafness
  
• Lack of interest in surroundings/events
  
• Confusion/disorientation
• Reduced activity
  
• Increased sleeping
• Inability to recognize friends and family members and other family pets
  
• Increased thirst
  
• Excessive panting
  
• Difficulty eating and/or reduced interest in food
  
• Loss of bladder and bowel control
  
• Difficulty navigating the environment (furniture)

Here is a good site from Pfizer that discusses dog senility in more detail and also has information about their drug Anipryl which is often prescribed for cognitive dysfunction syndrome in dogs.

~ Staff, SeniorDogs.com

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