Dementia (Geriatric) in Cats

Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in Cats
 
With advancing age comes many complications and disorders. Cognitive dysfunction syndrome is one such condition that is directly related to the aging of a cat's brain; it ultimately leads to changes in awareness, deficits in learning and memory, and decreased responsiveness to stimuli. Although the initial symptoms of the disorder are mild, they gradually worsen over time, also known as “cognitive decline.”
 
Symptoms and Types
 

Disorientation/confusion
Anxiety/restlessness
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