However, dogs as young as six can begin to experience mental decline, so if your pet is around that age and is showing one or more symptoms of CD, don't rule out an age-related problem. In a relatively young dog, it's especially important to investigate for an underlying illness or disease before making a diagnosis of age-related cognitive decline.  Start support your pets body and brain now so cognitive or stress will not be an issue later in life.

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is Alzheimer's ( or dementia)  in dogs and some felines.
Best to revent symptoms as soon as possible to prevent any amyloyd plaque build up in brain.

For example:  one of the herbs we have added is Rehmannia works on any cataracts, central nervous system disorders, cognitive processing, or coronary heart disease.  Tumeric herb is known for prevention of dementia symptoms ie removes amyloyd plaque build up in brain, Hawthorn Berries herbs assist heart muscle function, Gingko Biloba assists in circulation and brain tonic and memory tonic with Passion flower a “calming" herb for anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and hysteria .


If your pet is a nervous type of pet, we also recommed adding 20 to 40  drops (small to med dog) Valerian herbal extract as well as it is "one of the best calmatives, herbs known, used for relief of hysteria and hypochondria, nervous headache, feeble brain circulation, insomnia, as a mild sedative.

Other supplements highly recommended :  

Other supplements highly recommended : 

SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine) tablet supplement:
Dosage:  eg  Med sizw dog - 1 tablets (crushed) (small dog or cat - a pinch) is a safe and very effective way to stall or improve mental decline. In one recent study, dogs with age-related cognitive decline given a SAMe supplement for eight weeks showed a 50 percent reduction in mental impairment.   

Choline Supreme with Uridine Capsules   * A natural cognitive enhancer.  
Dosage:  add to your mixture (Med side dog) open 3 caps (add powder only)  or  (Small dog or cat) 1 open cap (add powder only) to sardines / pink salmon mixture with the herbs (Cognitive Support formula)  or main meals on going, can reduce on improvement.

"Activated" Vitamin B6 (P5P) capsules 
(Vitamin B6 is vital to the healthy development and function of the nervous system. It is involved in the manufacture of several neurotransmitters including serotonin, GABA, dopamine and noradrenaline, and plays an important role in regulating mental processes and mood.)
Dosage:  add to your mixture (Med side dog) open 3 caps (add powder only)  or  (Small dog or cat) 1 open cap (add powder only) to sardines / pink salmon mixture with the herbs (Cognitive Support formula)  or main meals.  For 3 months then reduce to half the amount.

 Amino Acid L-Tryphtophan  (helps boost levels of serotonin, helps be calm and aid relaxation)
Open 2 - 3 capsules and add the powder to sardines mix or liquid meals.  As best given on an empty stomach. 

For a dog or cat that has advanced stages of dementia, cognitive behaviour like staring into the wall or pacing day or night, cat meowing at night etc,       Refer to:  Product code AN262  Cognitve Relief (Set of 3)

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