Older Dogs
Did you know that a recent study showed that nearly 25% of dogs over 9 years old showed signs of senile behaviour?
What exactly do we mean by that?
The technical term is 'Cognitive Impairment'. This is a bit more serious than what we politely refer to as senior moments when it happens to our parents or, heaven forbid, us.
In Dogs this means that 25% of dogs over the age of 9 show identifiable changes in their patterns of sleeping and waking, their social interactions, learning and house training together with signs of disorientation.
Old Age presents its own special problems as body
tissues become tired and worn. Kidney function deteriorates causing uraemia, the liver is less able to detoxify the blood, the heart and circulation are less able to respond to demand and arthritis starts as the joints wear and the muscles stiffen. As the immune system becomes less efficient, the likelihood of one of the cancers becoming a problem increases.
But this doesn't all need to be a disaster story. We recommend Vitamin and especially Mineral supplements in all our older patients. In renal failure, phosphate binders such as Ipakitine can help reduce dietary availability of phosphate. Specific anti oxidants and hepatic nutraceuticals help support ageing livers, and a tired old heart can find extra reserves of energy with the addition of and L-Carnitine and and CoEnzyme Q10.
The benefits of adding and Glucosamine and Chondroitin to the diet are well known, and we now routinely supplement our senior dogs with and DiMethyl Glycine and and Mycoplex Coriolus.
And as for those Senior Moments...
As the brain ages, your pet becomes less alert, less responsive and life starts to lose its sparkle. Thank goodness for Aktivait with its remarkable combination of anti-
oxidants and amino acids. A new arrival on the scene is Senilife, which is having some great reports in reducing some of the signs of senile behaviour. We have now seen so many cases where there have been extraordinary changes in our older patients, we want some for ourselves! Try it for your older pets now – you’ll be delighted.
There are some prescription medicines that your vet may recommend for behavioural disturbance, and the herb Gingko biloba is now very well established for its benefits in keeping older brains sharp by promoting good blood supply to the brain: try Norbright for a Dog-specific source of Gingko.
Make sure your pet has enough
Vitamin C, E and folic acid for healthy blood cells and nerves. Vitamin B12 helps keep brain function going, and
L-carnitine helps with oxygen transport to the body's cells.
Older Dogs
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Aktivait, Medium & Large Breed dogs, to help with brain ageing. 60 capsules
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Aktivait, Small Breed dogs, to help with brain ageing. 60 capsules
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Senior Aid - Cats and Dogs 250ml
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Bomazeal Senior Tablets, pack of 100
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Conval S: L-Carnitine syrup - an aid to convalescence. 60ml syrup, 200mg/ml
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Conval-S40, L-Carnitine - an aid to convalescence. 250ml syrup, 400mg/ml
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Ipakitine powder 150gm, for kidney disease in Cats & Dogs
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Ipakitine powder 50gm, for kidney disease in Cats & Dogs
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COLAID to maintain healthy intestinal function. 90 capsules
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Mycoplex Coriolus: 60 tablets. Active Support for the Immune System
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Vetri DMG (dimethyl glycine) for Performance and Immune Function. 30mls liquid.
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VETRI DMG (dimethyl glycine) for Performance and Immune Function. 125mg, 120 capsules **CURRENTLY OU
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Viacutan Plus 95mls. Balanced plant & fish oils with Turmeric & Green Tea extracts
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Senilife capsules, pack of 30
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Senilife capsules for old age, pack of 90
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