Canine cognitive dysfunction

RE: Canine cognitive dysfunction

Aine Seavers — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 23:05:12 GMT

I use Selegilene later in the piece when the other meds stop working simply because it is so expensive here and of its many significant drug interactions so left until last. I have been using Propranolol for about 30 years now in these cases with great success. Within 14 days, the night time anxiety is down to 1 out of 14 not 13/14 sleepless nights. Lasts about 18mths on 1mg/kg then need to go up to 3mg/kg, get about another 3 months then need to move to more expensive meds. For giant breeds this has been a life extender as owners can afford it. Should be ok with your cascade as the formulary notes it for behavioural anxiety and the main issue initially with age cognitive decline is anxiety and hence why propranolol works. However, since Covid, the price of this med here has doubled so whilst still cheaper than others, not as good as price once was. The drug has interactions so need to be aware of those as well. Propranolol has failed me twice-both these dogs were also blind. Coincidence? not sure but warn the owners well.

We also encourage mental stimulation with games and small obstacle courses etc plus attention to co-morbidities and good nutrition.

RE: Canine cognitive dysfunction

a.bardell — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 15:16:28 GMT

Anyone used the purina neurocare food? Looks like it should help but does anyone have any experience with it?

RE: Canine cognitive dysfunction

Emily Rainbow — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 20:09:19 GMT

Also analgesia. A lot of these dogs are arthritic and it can make things 100x worse if painful!

RE: Canine cognitive dysfunction

Joyce Whitehead — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 20:00:27 GMT

I’d agree Selegiline is worth a try. Also for night waking/agitation I’ve had some good success with propranolol at bedtime. Usually an improvement is seen in a couple of weeks.

RE: Canine cognitive dysfunction

a.bardell — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:23:21 GMT

Will keep in mind. Have previously reached for vivitonin with varying results alongside neutraceuticals like aktivait or nutramind.

RE: Canine cognitive dysfunction

Eamon McAllister — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 14:44:36 GMT

I used it frequently when I was in practice. Owners reported that it worked well after a few weeks and side affects were minimal or absent.

RE: Canine cognitive dysfunction

a.bardell — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:24:17 GMT

Not something I've used in the past. Do you find it helps and if so how long does it take to see results?

RE: Canine cognitive dysfunction

Eamon McAllister — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 20:18:59 GMT

Do you prescribe Selegilene?