Cats May Help Understand How to Treat Dementia & Alzheimer's

Our feline friends with dementia show symptoms similar to humans with Alzheimer's, allowing for the development of future treatments for both

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Cats with dementia share brain changes similar to humans with Alzheimer's disease, offering a valuable model for studying the condition, according to a study. Scientists discovered a build-up of the toxic protein amyloid-beta in the brains of cats with the condition — one of the defining features of Alzheimer's disease. Many older cats develop dementia, leading to behavioral changes such as increased vocalization — or meowing — confusion and disrupted sleep — symptoms similar to those seen in people with Alzheimer's dis