Dealing With Dog Dementia.

Common symptoms include confusion or disorientation, decreased activity, sleep changes, and forgetting long-established training. Treatments can include diet and exercise changes, supplements, or medication. An estimated 28% of dogs aged 11 to 12 and 68% of those aged 15 to 16 are affected by canine dementia, or cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS), says Matt Spiegle, D.V.M., director of veterinary programs at Vetster. [Extracted from the article]

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