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     • Feline cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is a condition similar to Alzheimer’s disease in humans. It describes a condition involving age-related changes in a cat’s behavior that cannot be attributed to any other medical condition. Cats might start to show signs of cognitive dysfunction after 10 years of age.
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   What is cognitive dysfunction syndrome in cats?

   • Cognitive dysfunction syndrome in cats is a common disorder seen in aging cats. Cats with cognitive dysfunction syndrome might show signs of confusion, disorientation, and undesirable behavior changes, but these symptoms can also have medical causes.

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   Is cognitive dysfunction a symptom of age-related feline disorders?

   • Among the most troubling, and in some respects most baffling, of age-related feline disorders is cognitive dysfunction, a puzzling, progressively debilitating condition whose signs resemble those associated in humans with Alzheimer’s disease and senile dementia.

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   What is feline cognitive dysfunction (FCD)?

   • Feline cognitive dysfunction ( FCD) is a cognitive disease prevalent in cats, directly related to the brain aging, leading to changes in awareness, deficits in learning and memory, and decreased responsiveness to stimuli. It is also known as cognitive dysfunction syndrome ( CDS ).

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   Do cats have cognitive dysfunction?

   • According to studies, nearly 30% of cats between 11 and 14 years of age develop at least one behavioral problem related to cognitive dysfunction. At more than 15 years of age, this value increases to 50% of cats. There is a lot more known about cognitive dysfunction syndrome in dogs, as well as Alzheimer’s in people.

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   When do cats start exhibiting cognitive dysfunction?

   • Cats might start to show signs of cognitive dysfunction after 10 years of age. According to studies, nearly 30% of cats between 11 and 14 years of age develop at least one behavioral problem related to cognitive dysfunction. At more than 15 years of age, this value increases to 50% of cats.

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   How do I know if my cat has cognitive dysfunction?

   • Signs of cognitive dysfunction vary between cats, with some showing only one or two signs that are difficult to detect and others with significantly more. Some of the signs to watch for include: There’s a process in pets and people with cognitive dysfunction that tends to be called sundowning.

   Cognitive Dysfunction in Cats (CDS): Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet

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   6 days ago · What Is Cognitive Dysfunction in Cats? Feline cognitive dysfunction is also referred to as kitty dementia. Cognitive dysfunction is a gradual change that happens over an extended period.

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   Jan 12, 2021 · Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is an established condition in cats that shares many similarities with human Alzheimer's disease (AD), where cognitive decline ultimately results in dementia.

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   The symptoms of CDS in cats tend to develop gradually over time, and are often mistaken for other health problems. Read on for our checklist of the most common clues.

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   Signs of CDS in cats are most likely to become noticeable in older animals aged 10 or above. Research suggeststhat nearly a third of cats aged 11 to 14 years have developed at least one behavioural problem associated with CDS, and this increases to half of all cats aged 15 and above.

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   Your vet is likely to diagnose CDS in cats by ruling out any other underlying health conditions that could be causing their symptoms. In addition to a physical examination, they may carry out further diagnostic tests such as blood tests, ultrasounds or X-rays. It may be helpful to keep a record of all the changes you’ve noticed in your cat, and tak...

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   Unfortunately, there’s no magical feline dementia medication that can cure CDS in cats, and their symptoms are likely to progress over time. However, there is plenty you can do as an owner to help manage the condition and keep your ageing cat as healthy and happy as possible. Your vet will be able to recommend a management plan and lifestyle adjust...

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   2 days ago · Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS), which is the official name for feline dementia, develops gradually and becomes worse slowly over time. There is no known exact cause of feline cognitive dysfunction, but it is similar, but not identical, to Alzheimer’s disease in humans. 28% of 11-14-year-old cats and 50% of cats 15+ years of age show ...

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   Among the most troubling, and in some respects most baffling, of age-related feline disorders is cognitive dysfunction, a puzzling, progressively debilitating condition whose signs resemble those associated in humans with Alzheimer’s disease and senile dementia.

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   Feline cognitive dysfunction (FCD) is a cognitive disease prevalent in cats, directly related to the brain aging, leading to changes in awareness, deficits in learning and memory, and decreased responsiveness to stimuli. It is also known as cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS).