The beginning of the disease
Early dementia in dogs and cats is often overlooked. The fact that your pet is slowing down, needs less attention, and plays less can be due to “normal” old age, but it can also be a harbinger of something more serious. If your animal suffers from CDS, these complaints do not stop, and they only get worse.
Dogs are often diagnosed earlier than cats because they often spend more time indoors and around their owners than cats. You probably already spent years with your four-legged friend, so you often recognize changes in behavior quickly. Few people know that these changes could be due to dementia.
As the disease progresses, the symptoms get more severe. You can read about this on the next page.