Medication is always prescribet by a veterinarian, who determines, which medication is most appropriate for the dog. Medication, that was initially used to cure Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disese in humans proved to be effective. The active ingredients of said drugs usually work in a way, to extend the operation period of dopamine and thus enable better communication between nerve cells. Some owners report almost miraculous effects and great improvement of health, but, some owners don't notice any changes at all. Besides mentioned medication, veterinarians often perscribe medication, that improves the blood flow in the brain.
● Food and food supplements
A foundaton for the health and vitality of dogs of all ages is specific balanced diet. We must make sure, that it contains enough omega-3 fatty acids, which are benefitial for the nervous system. Fish and seafood is especially rich with it but, some dog owners, suggest usung krill oil.
Energy metabolism in the brain can also be improved by saturated fatty acids, which can be found in different foods, like coconut oil. They somewhat lower the amount of senile plaque accumulation and thus reduce brain damage.
Some other supplements, as well as antioxidants, work to protect the body against free radicals …show more content…
A study, published in the Hormone magazine in 2009 took a look at the importance of sustained eye contact between people and dogs and discovered, that the physiological response, while maintaingin the eye contact, can be similar to the contact between a mother and a baby. Behaviourist Madeline Friedman said, that dogs simetimes hope for a reward, since they did their 'business' outside and not in the house. When the dog was still young, we used to reward it when it did a right thing, so even thought the dog is now a big, 40-kiloram adult, it still looks for our approval. There's nothing wrong with praising the dog if it looks at us, said
● Food and food supplements
A foundaton for the health and vitality of dogs of all ages is specific balanced diet. We must make sure, that it contains enough omega-3 fatty acids, which are benefitial for the nervous system. Fish and seafood is especially rich with it but, some dog owners, suggest usung krill oil.
Energy metabolism in the brain can also be improved by saturated fatty acids, which can be found in different foods, like coconut oil. They somewhat lower the amount of senile plaque accumulation and thus reduce brain damage.
Some other supplements, as well as antioxidants, work to protect the body against free radicals …show more content…
A study, published in the Hormone magazine in 2009 took a look at the importance of sustained eye contact between people and dogs and discovered, that the physiological response, while maintaingin the eye contact, can be similar to the contact between a mother and a baby. Behaviourist Madeline Friedman said, that dogs simetimes hope for a reward, since they did their 'business' outside and not in the house. When the dog was still young, we used to reward it when it did a right thing, so even thought the dog is now a big, 40-kiloram adult, it still looks for our approval. There's nothing wrong with praising the dog if it looks at us, said