Comments on: Alzheimers in Dogs?

By: Barbara Leef

Barbara Leef — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:55:25 +0000

can you please tell me if drinking huges amounts of water is part of having CDC.

By: georgi

georgi — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:21:45 +0000

yes please i would like the amount syou gave your dog. my dog is about 78 pounds.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:45:03 +0000

My 15 year old Chow mix dog had been suffering with CCD symptoms for several months. Blood work indicated some liver problems, which I knew about previously. I instantly started her on milk thistle and all symptoms of CCD have stopped. I suspected the cognitive impairment may be related to the liver issues and wanted to give it a try. She has been on 1000 mg daily for approximately two weeks and I'm very pleased with the results. My veterinarian could not offer any help and I'm glad I researched it because I wasn't getting any sleep since it started. When I came across this site I felt I really should inform others of the benefits of natural treatments. Also, CCD symptoms are common with other organ problems as well.

By: sallie macy

sallie macy — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:37:23 +0000

may i have the amount of milk thistle please-i have an elderly cock-a poo with the brain and now liver problems-thank you!!!!

By: Liz Krieger

Liz Krieger — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:28:51 +0000

Hi Everyone,
I have just started doiing some research. Ihad never heard of CDC bofore, but was curious about the possibility of "Alzheimers in dogs" due to some very recent small changes in miy 10-year-old cocker spaniel. She has peed in her bed and on my couch within the past week – very unlike her. She also just recently will stand in the hallway in the evening rather than making her way to my bedroom when I am reading at night. I plan to visit the vet this week. Please recommend some things for me to try with her! Thanks so much for your help!! Liz Krieger

By: Martha

Martha — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:01:25 +0000

I had tried supplementing my mom's dog with the above supplements plus selenium for canine CD , but I was unsure of the correct dosages, could you please supply me with the amounts you found successful and how often; don't you think an antioxidant would also be helpful?
I am a true believer in milk thistle because my dog collapsed with liver failure, after investigation they found he had a liver shunt which was not allowing his bloods to detoxify. Although I spoke to my vet about the alternative treatment he knew nothing about natural supplements so I did some research and decided to put my dog on the milk thistle 175mg, l'arginine 500mg, l'carnitine 100mg, alpha lipoic acid 125mg, ground flax seed(ground in coffee bean grinder) 1t, lecithin granules 1t.
The change was noticable almost straight away and was documented by the results of ea. bile fasting test. His liver function is now almost completely normal and you could also see that his cholesterol dropped with ea. test result.
He was brought back from the edge and you find that this course is also good for people with liver problems from alcohol abuse, aids, too many presc. drugs etc.

By: lisa

lisa — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:21:54 +0000

please send me the amounts as I seem to be having simialr problems with my older mix. Thanks.

By: Margaret Pollard

Margaret Pollard — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:04:00 +0000

One other thing that should be noted is that it took about 6 – 8 weeks to see results.

By: Margaret Pollard

Margaret Pollard — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:59:45 +0000

Greetings! My dog has CDC and his doctor and I decided to try natural remedies. I give him Milk Thistle, Ginkgo Biloba, MSM, Acetyl L-Carnitine and Alpha Lipoic Acid…they work! Suede, my chocolate lab, used to get up in the middle of the night and get caught under a table and not know how to get back out from under it. He would also start barking in the middle of the night and not quit for hours. He would try to get on my bed which he had never done before. When I started giving him the supplements I also decided to put my bed on the floor so he could get in it if he wanted. He has quit the excessive barking at night…he doesn't get caught under furniture or in corners anymore…he sleeps pretty well through the night after making one visit during the night. I'm thankful to Suede's doctor and info on the internet that I studied…please discuss what you learn with your animal's doctor before trying any new treatments. I'm just very pleased with how well Suede has done with the above mentioned supplements. If you would like to know the amounts I gave and how often I will supply that info upon request. Thanks for all of your informative articles. Keep up the good work. Margaret