Forget how to use the stairsTreatment For Senility AKA Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
If the vet determines that your dog does have an older dog illness such as CDS, he can prescribe "Anipryl" which is the brand name or "Selegiline" which is the generic version and less costly. Selegiline is available in a 2mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg and 30mg tablet form.
Your dog's weight will determine the daily milligrams needed. If the medicine works for your old pup, he will most likely need to stay on it the rest of his life.
Dogs being treated for external parasites should not be given Anipryl. Also, dogs being treated with anti-depressants for separation anxiety, etc. should not be given Anipryl. It is imperative that conditions such as brain tumors and any other abnormality be completely ruled out before treating your dog with Selegiline (AniprylŪ Pfizer).
We have found the best prices at the following link. Ask your vet for a blanket prescription for 6 to 12 months at a time so that you can purchase the product easily when your dog needs more.The vendor will keep the prescription on file and you can buy and refill as needed for that period of time. This is what worked for us:
Our vet prescribed 15mg daily so we gave our dog 3 of the 5mg tablets. This saved us quite a few dollars by having our vet prescribe the generic brand in a lower dosage.
However, your vet must dispense a prescription for Selegiline HCL 5mg in order to purchase the product here.
You can feel safe knowing that Medi-Vet is located in the state of Louisiana and is regulated by the United States EPA and FDA.
"Selegiline" Senility Medicine For Older Dogs
After clicking on the link, type Selegiline HCL in the search box at Medi-Vet.
Meninges TumorsThe membranes that line the skull and vertebrae column are called "Meninges". A Meninges Tumor starts on the skull and grows outward away from the skull itself. It is a slow growing tumor that compresses the brain.
More often than not, Meninges Tumor's are benign and do not spread to other areas of the dog's body. The problem is that as the tumor grows, it causes inflammation of the brain tissue and this leads to nerve damage in the brain.
Symptoms Of A Meninges Tumor
Impaired Mental AbilityTreatment For Meninges Brain Tumors
Surgery is the traditional method for treating any type of brain tumor.
If your old dog suffers from any of these symptoms, talk to your vet. The dog in the picture at the top of the page was our little "Lady" and initially we thought she was getting a little senile which is a typical older dog illness.
The one thing about Meninges Tumors they usually grow very slowly. However, we adopted her when she was already ten years old, so there is no telling how long she had the tumor and how large it was.
We want our visitors to realize that there is a drug available for treating senility in dogs. Yet, we would also like you to take a close look at all your dog's symptoms and provide your vet with as much detail as you can.
Our goal is to bring awareness to the symptoms and treatments for both, Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (Senility) and Meninges Brain Tumors. Since the symptoms can be very similar at times, observe your dog's behavior closely and be sure to talk to the vet about older dog health problems.
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