Canine Cognitive Dysfunction : Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment - 16/05/19
, Emma S. Davies, BVSc, MSc a, Huisheng Xie, DVM, MS, PhD, CTCVMP b, c, Joseph J. Wakshlag, DVM, PhD, CVA b, dRésumé |
Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) is the canine analog of human Alzheimer disease (AD). The pathophysiology of CCD/AD is multifaceted. CCD is common in aged (>8 years) dogs, affecting between 14% and 35% of the pet dog population. Apparent confusion, anxiety, disturbance of the sleep/wake cycle, and decreased interaction with owners are all common clinical signs of CCD. Although there is no cure for CCD, several proven effective therapeutic approaches are available for improving cognitive ability and maintaining a good quality of life; instituting such therapies early in the disease course is likely to have the greatest positive clinical effect.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Canine, Cognitive, Dysfunction, Dementia, β-Amyloid, Vascular, Alzheimer disease
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Vol 49 - N° 3
P. 477-499 - mai 2019 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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