Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys
We're your sassy hosts, Dr. Amy L. Pike and Dr. Amy Learn, A.K.A...THE AMYS! As Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorists, we understand the challenges of pet guardianship. Every day we diagnose and treat behavior problems. And, every day we help pets and their people navigate the sea of confusing, misleading, and downright false information swirling around on the internet and social media.
We provide clinical insight into underlying causes of behavior problems, make cynical sense of nonsense, disprove myths, and promote positive, trusting human/animal relationships.
We're dedicated to modern, science-based intervention without the use of pain, fear, force, or intimidation. It is our mission to drive comprehensive pet wellness to the forefront of veterinary medicine and mainstream pet culture. JOIN US and the HIVE MIND, to set the record straight on the hottest and most controversial topics we encounter as clinicians, educators, and guardians.
Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys
The Amys Have Lost Their Marbles - CDS
Join the Amys as they discuss Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS), a common age-related neurodegenerative disorder characterized by gradual and progressive cognitive decline in dogs and cats, similar to Alzheimer's disease in humans.
The Amys discuss cognition, and how changes in awareness and responsiveness to stimuli impact our pet's memory and behavior. They cover the physical changes that occur in the brain that lead to decline, and, the intimate connection between pain and systemic illness.
What is inflammaging? Can I screen my dog for CDS at home? What management strategies can help to keep aging pets safe and comfortable? Can a combination of canine neuro-specific diets and supplements, enrichment, and training impact the progression of the disease?
Learn how positive changes you make today can improve longterm outcomes of CDS. Grab a cocktail and get up to speed on the latest buzzzzzz during episode 8 of the Behavior Buzzzzzz with 2 Amys veterinary behavior podcast.
Resources:
- DISHAA Assessment Tool - Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets
- What is DISHAA? Disorientation, Social Interactions, Sleep/Wake Cycles, Housesoiling, Learning & Memory, Activity, and Anxiety
- NeuroCare™ (NC) - Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets
- CAnine DEmentia Scale (CADES) https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.551895/full
- Visit the Honey Pot at behaviorbuzzzzzz.com for additional episode references and more information about the products featured in today's episode.
This episode is sponsored by Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets, makers of NeuroCare™ (NC). Thank you, Nestlé Purina PetCare!
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Thank you to our amazing sponsors:
PRN Pharmacal, makers of Reconcile®
Nestlé Purina PetCare, makers of Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets & Purina Pro Plan® Veterinary Supplements
Malena DeMartini, Inc. founder, Certified Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT) & Mission POSSIBLE
Ceva Animal Health, makers of ThunderEase® & FELIWAY® products
Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CDBC - Co-Host
Amy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC - Co-Host
Teryn Blais, Executive Producer