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25. The Truth About Medications for Dementia
What should you know as a pet parent when it comes to medications for dementia? Today, Dr. Amanda gets into medications and other supportive options that may help with the signs of the disease.
She discusses:
Common symptoms of dementia
The one U.S.-approved medication for canine cognitive dysfunction, selegiline, including how it’s used, how long it can take to see an effect, and the kinds of signs it may help most
Possible side effects, and the need to consider interactions with other medications that may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome
Other symptomatic treatments, including…
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