Animal Hospital of Casper - On Line

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS)

What are the signs of CDS??

My Dog is just getting old, maybe not????

• Disorientation

Wanders aimlessly

Appears lost or confused in house or yard

Gets "stuck" in corners or under/behind furniture

Stares into space or at walls

Has difficulty finding the door; stands at hinge side of door

Does not recognize familiar people

Does not respond to verbal cues or name

Appears to forget reason for going outside

• Interaction with family members

Seeks attention less often

Less likely to stand for petting; walks away while being petted

Less enthusiasm upon greeting

No longer greets family members

• Activity and sleep

Sleeps more during the day

Sleeps less during the night

Decrease in purposeful activity

Increase in wandering or pacing

Barks at night for no reason

• House training

Urinates indoors

Has accidents indoors soon after being outside

Does not ask to go outside

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If you have noticed any one of the signs noted in the above chart, your pet may be suffering from Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome, (CDS). Anipryl has recently been approved to treat dogs suffering from CDS, thereby re-capturing the good times of years gone by. We, at Animal Hospital, would like to "Brighten" your pet's golden years. We suggest a comprehensive physical examination and complete medical and behavioral history. A complete blood count, (CBC), biochemical profile, and urinalysis may identify other medical conditions contributing to the signs of CDS.

We offer several options to, not only make sure your pet is in good health, but determine an accurate diagnosis by exclusion of Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome. This gives you and your pet the best opportunity to regain the "Good Times" with proper medication. Please feel free to ask us about this treatable syndrome of older dogs.

Pfizer's information on CDS and Anipryl