title: Cognitive dysfunction in senior pets.
abstract: Aging pets can experience declines in memory, learning, perception, and awareness. These pets may be disoriented, forget previously learned behaviors, develop new fears and anxiety, or change their interactions with people. When these changes are due to cognitive dysfunction, behavioral and environmental adjustments along with medical therapy can slow the progression and keep pets active longer.
authors: University of Georgia, USA.
authors: Sharon L
authors: SL
authors: Crowell-Davis
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology*; D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D002415:Cats / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D004285:Dogs / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011788:Quality of Life
chemical_list: D018696:Neuroprotective Agents