Dementia or cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) in cats is generally
an age-related issue and is brought about by deteriorative changes in
the brain. It affects the animal’s ability of perception, learning, and
memory. Affected cats undergo significant changes in behavior such as
disorientation, changes in their social interactions towards other pets
and their humans, sudden changes in the sleep-wake cycles, potty
accidents, anxiety and irritability, and noticeable changes in their
daily habits and activities.
Considering that it is an
age-related issue, CDS cannot be reversed or cured. The purpose of the
treatment regimen is to improve the cat’s quality by observing
interventions that are focused on relieving anxiety, providing support
to the cat’s cognitive function, and slow down the development of the
disease, if possible. The therapy support generally includes changes in
the diet, giving supplements, medication, and enrichment of the cat’s
immediate environment.
Since changes in behavior can also be
caused by illness, take your cat to your best vets Sarasota, FL for a
thorough checkup.
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