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Age-Associated Cognitive Decline In Dogs


Whether you like it or not, your dog's behavior may change along with age. Many factors contribute to this. One of which is cognitive decline. Fortunately, there are many effective ways to prevent this.


Cognitive decline may affect your dog in many forms. An example of this is the difficulty of learning new things because of short-term memory loss. You must also check signs of change in your dog's personality. If you see behavior changes with your dog, like shifting to aggressive manners or forgetting which way to turn after you’ve opened the house’s door, these could be signs of cognitive decline.


Nevertheless, you must also know other reasons behind cognitive decline aside from growing old. Dogs can also have dysfunction similar to Alzheimer's diseases in humans. Symptoms include:


●Disorientation

●Changes in interaction and sleeping patterns

●Soiling accidents

●Change in the level of activity

●Anxiety


If you have concerns about your pet's health and/or behavior, make an appointment with your veterinary clinic Murrieta CA.



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