Canine Cognitive Support

Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) The basis for a decline in cognitive function in our aging dogs and cats can be biological and/or nutritional. Aging is often associated with a decreased absorption of key ingredients required 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. Numerous scientific studies have confirmed that oxidative damage and the lack of key nutritional ingredients leads to cognitive dysfunction and memory decline. This process is called Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS). CDS is not as well recognized in cats due to their obscure nature. It has been estimated that 28 percent of pet cats aged 11-14 years develop at least one age-related behavior problem and this increases to more than 50 percent for cats over the age of 15. The initial symptoms of CDS in the dog and cat can be mild and are often written off as normal signs of aging. Cognitive dysfunction signs will gradually worsen over time and can be referred to as “cognitive decline.” Learn More