Upcoming article on dog cognitive dysfunction - aka. doggie alzheimer's
Our dog Doodle is almost 19 years old. It's pretty old for a large breed dog. Some days are better than others for her. From the way she leans to the left when she walks, you can tell her right leg is a little stronger or maybe she just has more control over it...
As time goes by we've noticed a decline in her cognitive abilities. Often staring for a long time at the corner of a room, then suddenly turning her head as she finally decides to turn around. It's been tough to watch her lose her senses. But we do believe that she is still willing to go on.
The good news is that we found out through our holistic vet (Dr. Hebbler) that Doodle could benefit from a new treatment that removes heavy metals in her bloodstream and tissues. Apparently her bloodwork showed significant levels of heavy metals that she must have been exposed to in the 16 years prior to us adopting her.
Doodle got her first treatment last week, which consisted in an couple of injections and I.V. fluids. There will be two more treatments in the next couple of weeks. From what we heard this treatment has been used on human patients with very successful results... This is the first time that Dr. Hebbler has ever prescribed this to a dog. But we're very hopeful.
This might turn the clock for Doodle. And she may regain a lot of her cognitive abilities as a result, as well as some control over her back legs.
Doodle's condition was the main reason for us to research what is commonly referred to as "doggie alzheimer's." And we produced an article titled "Cognitive Dysfunction (Alzheimer’s) in Senior Cats and Dogs", which should be available on wellbeings.com this week in the Well Beings tips and articles section.
[Tags: dog cognitive dysfunction, doggie alzheimers, dog alzheimers, cat alzheimers]
As time goes by we've noticed a decline in her cognitive abilities. Often staring for a long time at the corner of a room, then suddenly turning her head as she finally decides to turn around. It's been tough to watch her lose her senses. But we do believe that she is still willing to go on.
The good news is that we found out through our holistic vet (Dr. Hebbler) that Doodle could benefit from a new treatment that removes heavy metals in her bloodstream and tissues. Apparently her bloodwork showed significant levels of heavy metals that she must have been exposed to in the 16 years prior to us adopting her.
Doodle got her first treatment last week, which consisted in an couple of injections and I.V. fluids. There will be two more treatments in the next couple of weeks. From what we heard this treatment has been used on human patients with very successful results... This is the first time that Dr. Hebbler has ever prescribed this to a dog. But we're very hopeful.
This might turn the clock for Doodle. And she may regain a lot of her cognitive abilities as a result, as well as some control over her back legs.
Doodle's condition was the main reason for us to research what is commonly referred to as "doggie alzheimer's." And we produced an article titled "Cognitive Dysfunction (Alzheimer’s) in Senior Cats and Dogs", which should be available on wellbeings.com this week in the Well Beings tips and articles section.
[Tags: dog cognitive dysfunction, doggie alzheimers, dog alzheimers, cat alzheimers]
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