Geriatric Dogs & Cats, Supplements & Therapies

Hallelujah there’s help for aging pets. Help for their brains and their bodies.  The more of the following you use for your geriatric dog and cat, they better they will feel and think.
 The following actually reduce the rate at which cells die. They increase cells’ ability to make energy in the mitochondria. Some act on neurotransmitters (acetylcholine) to keep them around longer by preventing their degredation. Several of these supplements and activities act as antioxidants. Melatonin, in addition to being a potent antioxidant regulates circadian rhythm.


·          Acupuncture
·          Antioxidants
·          Donepezil (Aricept)
·          Exercise program
·          Ginkgo
·          Lecithin
·          Massage therapy
·          Melatonin
·          Neutricks
·          Omega 3 fatty acids
·          SAMe
·          Swimming and floating

We call these supplements and therapies disease modifying agents because they actually improve the body, rather than just treat the problem.  Your pet will experience the most profound benefit during its senior years, the greatest chance of delayed or prevented senility, if it receives a multimodal approach of disease modifying agents.

 Holistic veterinarians are good resources when you’re looking for help with your senior cat or dog. Ask them for recommendations for specific products. For example, I recommend ProtectACell, Nordic Naturals Omega 3 Pet and Missing Link to provide antioxidants and Omega 3 fatty acids.