Estudio de la enfermedad degenerativa conocida como disfunción cognitiva y sus consecuencias en la vida de las mascotas

Abstract

The purpose of this work is to carry out a study of the brain disorder suffered by geriatric animals known as Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome, through a bibliographic review and determine the consequences that affect the life of the pet. It is a disease that has generated great commotion in owners because it progressively deteriorates mental health, causing changes in the behavior of pets and altering their relationship with the environment that surrounds them. There are different causes that lead to this problem being triggered, of which the most important is attributed to the accumulation of a protein called Beta-amyloid, with neurotoxic properties that affect the function of nerve cells. Characteristic signs include changes in social interaction, loss of memory and direction, decreased activity, among others. Its diagnosis is confirmed based on these symptoms, with the help of diagnostic tests such as tests and imaging. Unfortunately there is no cure, but there is treatment that delays the progress of the disease, early detection is important in order to prolong your quality of life. This pathology is very rare in the city of Machala, it is usually confused by the aging of the animal, since at this stage, by nature, changes in its behavior are evident, such as confusion, little affection with its owner, vocalization excessive, among others. For this reason, in many cases, the disease has not been detected in time.