Aktivait Capsules For Small Dogs (Pack of 60)

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Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind Adult 7+ – added fatty acids, vitamins and fatty oils help promote alertness and mental sharpness in older dogs. Description: Aktivait is a synergistic combination of nutrients, antioxidants and mitochondrial co-factors which has been demonstrated to be of benefit in cognitive dysfunction. It is a nutritional supplement to aid a healthy central nervous system and support brain function in older dogs and cats. Aktivait helps to avoid free radical damage and promotes brain signal transmission. Aktivait is the first supplement to combine all the nutrients necessary that may help to sustain optimum function. It contains a complex mix of antioxidants (Vitamins C, E, CoQ10, alpha-lipoic acid, and N-acetyl cysteine) and compounds necessary for optimum metabolism and function of the nerve cells (Carnitine, DHA/EPA, and Phosphatidylserine). No medicine is risk free and all medicines have the potential to cause adverse effects. Some of the adverse effects are known about and these are explained in the SPC of products. Others that may only rarely occur or are specific for certain breeds or groups of animals may only be seen when the products are used more widely. If you suspect that you or your animal has had an adverse reaction to a veterinary medicine, or you think the medicine hasn’t worked as it should have done, report it to the VMD using the form available via the link below: https://www.vmd.defra.gov.uk/adversereactionreporting/ But then I noticed he was a lot more curious about the world around him again. Greeting visitors when they arrived; taking himself outside more to enjoy the sun; and just generally a lot “brighter” in himself.

Administration: Capsules can be opened and mixed with food or given whole, once daily. Aktivait comes in a capsule which can be opened and mixed with food, or given whole to your dog or cat. Different sizes are available depending on the size of the dog. Keeps central nervous system healthy and support brain function by avoiding free radical formation. As cats and dogs age, their levels of cognitive function may decrease, which can impact their quality of life and become a significant source of distress to their owners. Aktivait targets some of the causes of decreased cognitive function and may lead to its restoral. Aktivait may help prevent free radical damage to brain cells and improve neurological transmission within the brain.

What is Aktivait?

Aktivait Small Breed is the first supplement to combine all the nutrients necessary that may help to sustain optimum function. The brains of older dogs undergo degenerative changes, amyloid plaque deposition, and can be damaged by free radicals. This pathology leads to behavioural changes such as disorientation, disturbed sleep patterns, altered social interaction and loss of house training. AKTIVAIT® provides a unique blend of antioxidants and brain supportive nutrients to assist in the management of age-related cognitive dysfunction. It can be diagnosed with the help of the following clinical signs which can be grouped into five areas. Behaviour Category

If your dog’s hearing is failing but their vision is still good, teach signals instead of verbal commands. Legally a vet is obliged, on request, to provide a written prescription for a medicine they would otherwise sell to you for your pet. Can I return prescription medicines if my animal no longer needs them? As pets age, owners tend to notice changes in behaviour. Many people feel that these are normal signs of aging and do not think that a vet visit is necessary. Often it is only when these problems can no longer be tolerated that the pet is taken to the vet to be put to sleep. Once other causes have been ruled out, treatments can be started to reduce the impact of CCD on your pet’s life. Can it be treated? Aktivait is a natural ingredient-based nutraceutical supplement designed for cats and dogs. It comes in a tablet form, and may offer a range of benefits. These include supporting overall health and wellbeing, as well as specifically improving mental alertness and cognitive function.

How long will it take to see results?

Aktivait is the first supplement to combine all the nutrients necessary that may help to sustain optimum function. It contains a complex mix of antioxidants (Vitamins C, E, CoQ10, alpha lipoic acid and N-acetyl cysteine) and compounds necessary for optimum metabolism and function of the nerve cells (Carnitine, DHA/EPA and Phosphotidylserine). It may also help to prevent free radical damage and improve electrical transmission between nerve cells. Just like with human Alzheimer’s, canine cognitive dysfunction is a progressive disease and cannot be cured, but it can be managed to ensure a good quality of life. What are the signs of canine cognitive dysfunction? Animal behaviourists have identified four distinct symptoms of cognitive dysfunction- Disorientation, Loss of house training, Irregular sleep patterns and reduced interaction. This can be due to the harmful free radicals that are naturally produced in the body. In a young and healthy animal, antioxidants are produced to neutralize the free radicals and maintain equilibrium. As your pet ages they produce less antioxidants and an imbalance occurs. This leads to an excess of free radicals, which damage the cells and cell contents especially DNA, lipid membranes and proteins. This in turn can lead to the development of disease and related problems. Unlike many natural supplements, SAMe has no known side effects or reactions with other medications. It also helps support liver function and is often used in patients with liver disease.

Senilife and Aktivait– these contain nutrients which help improve nerve cell communication, protect nerve cells from toxic substances and improve blood flow to the brain. Aktivait is also available for cats with cognitive dysfunction. For others products(categorised as NFA-VPS) we will require details of your pets being treated, which our Suitably Qualified Person can prescribe Just like with any medication, animals may respond differently – one dog might show a great improvement after starting treatment, while another may not respond at all. It can take a few weeks for the medications to start having an effect.Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) is very similar to Alzheimer’s in humans. Alzheimer’s involves the build up of tangled protein plaques in the brain which damage brain cells and affect speech, memory and problem-solving. We are not able to send medication to countries outside of the UK under the UK Veterinary Medicines Regulations. A valid prescription is required from a registered vet within the country the medicine is intended to be used. What is a prescription? It could be said that Aktivait gives previously lethargic and ageing cats and dogs a new lease of life, and many owners take great pleasure in seeing this. How to use Aktivait Anipryl – contains the same drug that is given to humans with Parkinson’s disease. It increases chemical messengers in the brain and reducing harmful “free-radicals”. Over 75% of dogs with CCD will show an improvement after one month of this medication. Hills B/D prescription diet– specially designed to improve cognitive function, learning and memory in older dogs. Improvements can be seen after 2 weeks on the diet. It is supplemented with many vitamins and minerals which are beneficial to the brain.

Aktivait comes in a tablet form and should be administered orally. It can either be given by mouth or added to your cat or dog’s food, at an appropriate dosage level: As a cat or dog’s cognitive function improves, benefits that their owner may observe include increased alertness, higher energy levels, and greater willingness to engage in social settings. One particular benefit that is more pronounced in dogs than cats, is improved obedience after taking Aktivait, as well as willingness to engage in training. Some medications (categorised as POM-V) require a written prescription from a qualified vet after they have examined your pet; Aktivait’s key components are antioxidants and compounds which support optimum metabolism and functioning in the brain’s cells which have a symbiotic relationship with cognitive function. What are the benefits of using Aktivait? In canine cognitive dysfunction, the brain undergoes similar changes. Brain cells can shrink and become damaged and tiny bleeds disrupt oxygen supply to the brain. Thinking, recognition, memory and learned behaviours such as house training can all decline.The law changed in 2005 to require veterinarians to allow their clients to buy veterinary medicines from the supplier of their choice. Your vet will be familiar with this procedure, and will provide a signed prescription on request. To save your vet's time, you can print off a blank prescription which you can take to your vet to be completed. You then need to send this to us for review, before we can despatch any “prescription only” medicines (categorised as POM-V). Will my vet charge me for providing a prescription? Alpha Lipoic Acid – a coenzyme used in mitochondrial metabolism, also has antioxidant effects (Not in cat preparation or Aktivait cat) Animal behaviourists have identified four distinct symptoms of cognitive dysfunction- Disorientation, Loss of house training, Irregular sleep patterns and reduced interaction. This can be due to the harmful free radicals that are naturally produced in the body. In a young and healthy animal, antioxidants are produced to neutralize the free radicals and maintain equilibrium. As your pet ages they produce less antioxidants and an imbalance occurs. This leads to an excess of free radicals, which damage the cells and cell contents especially DNA, lipid membranes and proteins. This in turn can lead to the development of disease and related problems.