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We want you to be kept up to date with Dog dementia so HERE's WHAT's NEW!
August 26th. 2022
New Study from Dog Aging Project regarding Dog Dementia
Today CNN, The New York Times, New York Post, Seattle
Times, the Guardian, IFL Science and Earth.com and other media sources, all
published articles stating in no uncertain terms, "DOGS GET DEMENTIA!" They also
advise how the risks for dogs increase and how to lower those risks.
For over 2 years I have been trying to convince pet
parents that Dog’s Get Dementia and that EARLY PREVENTION is KEY, but today
those statements have been echoed in these articles.
Even if your dog already has dementia, there are so
many things that can be done for CCD, I only knew this because I lived this
disease with my Shamrock and learned about it during over 50 interviews with
dementia & Alzheimer’s experts, veterinarians, specialists, behaviorists, and
researchers. I took their guidance and wove the stages of this disease from my
dog’s experiences and learned about Early Prevention, Recognition of Signs and
Treatments, when I wrote it in "Shamrock's Story From Hurricane Katrina to Doggy
Dementia & Alzheimer's."
The risk of canine cognitive dysfunction, a.k.a. “doggy
dementia,” is far greater in dogs who don't get enough exercise, researchers
found.
EARTH.com
Information about the "GUT" Connection to Dementia and Alzheimer's
here is the link for more information -
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This information is from a communication with Dr. Evan MacLean)
as of May 17, 2022
Re:Canine Cognitive issues - article "Inside the
Canine Mind"
Dr. MacLean said we unfortunately don’t
know a lot in this area, but there are certainly reasons to believe that
cognitive stimulation throughout the life may have a beneficial impact on
cognitive health during aging. In some work pending publication, we have
shown that participation in training activities is associated with decreased
risk of dementia symptoms in DAP, (Dog Aging Project!
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/biorxiv/early/2022/04/21/2022.04.20.488879.full.pdf
There have been other studies in beagles which
also link environmental enrichment to better cognitive outcomes in aging:
We hope to learn a lot more
about this through Dog Aging Project!
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Evan MacLean, Ph.D.
In a Pet Summit - Dr. Kangas of Integrative Veterinary Care, www.intvetcare.com- spoke about TEEF- a dental product that help strenghten the good bacteria and weaken the bad bacteria helping to create beneficial oral microbiomes that benefit your pet's health.
Because dementia is related to so many issues and dental is one, TEEF may be a valuable product to consider. Check with your Veterinarian abotu adding TEEF for your pet.
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Dr. Feinman has joined the Morris Animal Foundation as a
scientific advisor for their 2022 senior dog wellness research project
Here is the information:
Researchers are constantly looking for new information that will lead to better health for our senior dogs. Dr. Feinman is part of the Morris Animal Foundation and their award for 2022 in part will look at “Senior dog health as applicable to primary care practice in the areas of nutrition, cognitive decline, other neurological conditions, mobility, frailty, inflammaging, immunosenescence, veterinary/owner awareness of specific needs, or end-of-life care.”
Veterinarians interested can apply at : https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/apply
As we receive more pertinent information about doggy dementia it will be posted here.
BLOG INFORMATION BELOW:
Also our blog information can be seen below:
First, I am not a veterinarian, I am a pet parent of over 9 dogs in my lifetime, so far, and a writer. Everything I will write about is based on personal experiences with this disease and interviews with over 50 veterinarians, Alzheimer Specialists, Behaviorists, Researchers and Best-Selling Authors. I will not give medical advice, but may refer the question to one of the medical experts I interviewed.
The blog is information I have gathered through my experiences with my dog, interviews with over 50 veterinarians, Alzheimer's Speicalists, Behaviorists, Researchers and Best-Sellign Authors.
This blog will try and examine some of the questions I have recieved since I started working on my book, "Shamrock's Story From Hurricane Katrina to Doggy Dementia & Alzheimer's
I am open to other conversations if you have questions and or comments - please email here: or if you want to comment on a specific DOG BLOG please email here: and include the dog blog Title:
Each dog blog will have a title and one topic - this may be different than other blogs this is DOG BLOG - and we hope it helps better understand Dog Dementia and Alzheimer's
Below are pictures of Shamrock's Story her stages
before and through this disease
LET THE DOG BLOG BEGIN!
I asked a group of pet parents during the research for "Shamrock's Story," -
DOG BLOG TITLE_ Do you Know That Dogs Get Dementia?
The reason this was a primary question to ask was,
after having had dogs all my life, 9 to date, many who lived into their 20's, I
didn't know anything about this disease for dogs. My uncle had dementia,
but until I was confronted by a veterinary neurologist with the possibility, I
never thought of it...but then her symptoms mimicked his and that was the "light
bulb moment."
The answers I received from other pet parents were
interesting. Most pet parents had no idea their dog could get
dementia or what it was. they did know about it for people but never conceived
that dogs might get it and what it could be like if they did.
The few that did know seemed only to know when their
dog was diagnosed because of symptoms that started as behavioral and had no
medical diagnosis, or systemic cause.
This led to trying to learn about the disease and
to interviewing over 50 experts. The result is "SHAMROCK'S STORY."
What I learned: We need to understand the Early Prevention, Recognition of Signs and Treatments and as with humans lifestyle plays a major role. That is why I spent 2 years doing this to write "Shamrock's Story" about this horrible disease - and what I learned; which is that we all need to be more aware of this disease. I want to help dogs and their families not go through this!
Some readers comments:
I had no idea dogs could get dementia. Would love to know the symptoms.
RESPONSE: (We will cover those soon)!
Never heard of it until I talked with a lady about her dog and she said the dog was very confused when going outside- so sad poor baby. Never knew it existed - now I do! Guess we need more information.
RESPONSE: Please see "Shamrock's Story" and watch this page for more information.
Most pet parents don't so awareness is key! Thanks!
RESPONSE: AWARENESS is KEY and the first step to defeating this horrible disease.
Now that we have started the dialogue about this disease - Stay Tuned for another Blog about Dog Dementia - Want to be advised when there is a new topic: DOG BLOG Add your email here:
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Shamrock & Clover 8 months old - first picture taken after Hurricane Katrina Rescue
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| Great looking puppy approved cake. It's our birthday | Can't you bring that cake a little closer? Our Mouths Are Watering! |
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We got Dressed Up To Celebrate! How Long Do We Have To Wait?
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Clover got us in trouble!! Can 't I get down and go have fun?? |
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Can't wait for that
Shamrock With Love
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