Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
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When we get a puppy, we hope that puppy will be with us a lifetime. Dogs and cats are living longer, expert medical care is readily available and the human-animal bond is strong. 66.7 percent of dog owners say they view their beloved dog as a member of the family. Old age is inevitable and sometimes, age related cognitive decline is inevitable. There are many correlations between human Alzheimer disease and Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome. According to the Alzheimer Association: “Alzheimer’s Disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. More than 5 million Americans are living with the disease”. Just as Alzheimer disease in elderly people is not the same as age related cognitive decline: Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in senior dogs is not the same as age related cognitive decline. A clinical trial in Australia is calling for dogs with CDS to participate in a program which may hold promise for people. Researchers will transplant stem cells created from the skin of a dog's belly into its hippocampus, in the hope memory function will be improved. Michael Valenzuela explained to ABC news “These new cells survive in the brain, they grow into brain cells and they actually form connections with the animal's own brain and improve overall memory function".
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