As pets age, owners tend to notice changes in behaviour. Many people feel that these are normal signs of aging and do not think that a vet visit is necessary. Often it is only when these problems can no longer be tolerated that the pet is taken to the vet to be put to sleep. SAMe – an amino acid that is effective at improving signs of CCD. SAMe is produced naturally in the body and is involved in chemical reactions throughout the body. Aktivait Small Breed is the first supplement to combine all the nutrients necessary that may help to sustain optimum function.

Alpha Lipoic Acid – a coenzyme used in mitochondrial metabolism, also has antioxidant effects (Not in cat preparation or Aktivait cat) We are not able to send medication to countries outside of the UK under the UK Veterinary Medicines Regulations. A valid prescription is required from a registered vet within the country the medicine is intended to be used. What is a prescription? The law changed in 2005 to require veterinarians to allow their clients to buy veterinary medicines from the supplier of their choice. Your vet will be familiar with this procedure, and will provide a signed prescription on request. To save your vet's time, you can print off a blank prescription which you can take to your vet to be completed. You then need to send this to us for review, before we can despatch any “prescription only” medicines (categorised as POM-V). Will my vet charge me for providing a prescription? About 5 weeks in I noticed he was getting up in the middle of the night, to wake me to take him out to the toilet. Meaning he was no longer wetting his bed. At first I brushed this off as a mere coincidence. Aktivait comes in a tablet form and should be administered orally. It can either be given by mouth or added to your cat or dog’s food, at an appropriate dosage level:Just like with any medication, animals may respond differently – one dog might show a great improvement after starting treatment, while another may not respond at all. It can take a few weeks for the medications to start having an effect. Onset of Action: 3- 4 weeks after starting supplementation noticeable improvements can be noticed. This may vary by age, breed and severity of the changes present. Six weeks is the average reported time by owners. But then I noticed he was a lot more curious about the world around him again. Greeting visitors when they arrived; taking himself outside more to enjoy the sun; and just generally a lot “brighter” in himself. Just like with human Alzheimer’s, canine cognitive dysfunction is a progressive disease and cannot be cured, but it can be managed to ensure a good quality of life. What are the signs of canine cognitive dysfunction? For others products(categorised as NFA-VPS) we will require details of your pets being treated, which our Suitably Qualified Person can prescribe

Unlike many natural supplements, SAMe has no known side effects or reactions with other medications. It also helps support liver function and is often used in patients with liver disease. The brains of older dogs undergo degenerative changes, amyloid plaque deposition, and can be damaged by free radicals. This pathology leads to behavioural changes such as disorientation, disturbed sleep patterns, altered social interaction and loss of house training. AKTIVAIT® provides a unique blend of antioxidants and brain supportive nutrients to assist in the management of age-related cognitive dysfunction. Some medications are legally classed in this way to safeguard your pet's health and the general public. They may cause harm if used incorrectly. You can buy them from your veterinarian, a pharmacy, or an authorised internet outlet such as ourselves at PetHealth.Direct How do I get a prescription?Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) is very similar to Alzheimer’s in humans. Alzheimer’s involves the build up of tangled protein plaques in the brain which damage brain cells and affect speech, memory and problem-solving.

If your dog’s hearing is failing but their vision is still good, teach signals instead of verbal commands. Animal behaviourists have identified four distinct symptoms of cognitive dysfunction- Disorientation, Loss of house training, Irregular sleep patterns and reduced interaction. This can be due to the harmful free radicals that are naturally produced in the body. In a young and healthy animal, antioxidants are produced to neutralize the free radicals and maintain equilibrium. As your pet ages they produce less antioxidants and an imbalance occurs. This leads to an excess of free radicals, which damage the cells and cell contents especially DNA, lipid membranes and proteins. This in turn can lead to the development of disease and related problems. No medicine is risk free and all medicines have the potential to cause adverse effects. Some of the adverse effects are known about and these are explained in the SPC of products. Others that may only rarely occur or are specific for certain breeds or groups of animals may only be seen when the products are used more widely. If you suspect that you or your animal has had an adverse reaction to a veterinary medicine, or you think the medicine hasn’t worked as it should have done, report it to the VMD using the form available via the link below: https://www.vmd.defra.gov.uk/adversereactionreporting/ Avoid changing or rearranging the furniture and eliminate clutter to create wide pathways for your dog.It could be said that Aktivait gives previously lethargic and ageing cats and dogs a new lease of life, and many owners take great pleasure in seeing this. How to use Aktivait Ans: Cognitive dysfunction is a condition that occurs in older cats and dogs and shares many similarities with Alzheimer’s disease in humans. It is caused by progressive degenerative changes to the brain and is characterized by behavioural alterations resulting from a loss of cognitive ability and learned behaviour. The condition occurs frequently in older animals but its signs are often misinterpreted as normal age-related behavioural changes. As a cat or dog’s cognitive function improves, benefits that their owner may observe include increased alertness, higher energy levels, and greater willingness to engage in social settings. One particular benefit that is more pronounced in dogs than cats, is improved obedience after taking Aktivait, as well as willingness to engage in training.

Keeps central nervous system healthy and support brain function by avoiding free radical formation. Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind Adult 7+ – added fatty acids, vitamins and fatty oils help promote alertness and mental sharpness in older dogs. It can be diagnosed with the help of the following clinical signs which can be grouped into five areas. Behaviour Category As dogs grow older the brain can become damaged by free radicals which can cause biological and physical damage to the brain tissue. This can lead to behavioural changes such as disorientation, disturbed sleeping patterns, loss of interest in other group members, and loss of house training.Help your dog to relearn toilet training, giving plenty of opportunities to go outside, especially after sleeping, eating or playing.