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Abby's Magazine - May / June 2014 | Page 33 13. Melatonin may help with night prowling (it sedates and is an antioxidant) along with Rhodiola, Chamomile or homeopathic products. 14. Consider a treatment for clearing "Trapped Emotions". This is an involved subject and only done by a practitioner with experience. Contact me for more information. 15. Flower essences. See a veterinarian knowledgable in flower remedies for the right formula for your pet. A western drug was developed specifically for canine cognitive dysfunctions syndrome. Anipryl "Selegiline Hydrochloride" is the same drug used in human medicine to treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. Anipryl works by increasing dopamine, an essential neurotransmitter. Anipryl reverses some of the changes associated with canine dementia and it improves the behavior in about 75% of affected dogs in one month. In some cases it takes up to two months to see signs of improvement. Anipryl is not labeled for cats though it is used off label. Side effects commonly seen with Anipryl include gastrointestinal upsets (e.g. vomiting), loss of appetite, and lethargy. Using Anipryl should be in addition to, not in leu of the above recommendations. I do NOT recommend Hills Prescription Diet B/D Aging and Alertness. It contains whole grain corn, chicken by-product meal, pork fat preserved with mixed tocopherols and is a highly processed kibble loaded with GMO corn and soy and preservatives. Environmental and Lifestyle Recommendations 1. Create a routine and stick to it. 2. If a pet is disoriented, limit access in the house. 3. Interact with them. Play time, petting time and grooming time. 4. Try and keep them up during the day and they may sleep better at night. 5. Vocalizing (particular problem for cats) may be challenging. Reassuring them with your voice or presence may help, or consider ear plugs. 6. For eliminating outside the litter box, try additional boxes spread out in the house, use boxes with low sides to make entry and exist easier, and limit access in the house. Prevention is the best treatment for dementia. Feeding an appropriate species diet and providing quality physical and mental stimulation along with limiting toxins in the environment will greatly reduce the risk of dementia. What you do for your pet is good for you too! Make these lifestyle changes for you! Dr. Marlene Siegel Integrated Veterinarian Pasco Veterinary Medical Center Promoting Health Care Not Broke Care www.pascovet.com P| 813-973-2929 Pasco Veterinary Medical Center 6902 West Linebaugh Ave Tampa Fl 33626 www.drdelraedetox.com delrae@drdelraedetox.com p: 813-475-6472 *See the Brain Health article by Dr. Delrae Messer in our On-Line Edition at www.AbbysMag.com