Brinx is a healthy senior lab mix at Save-A-Pet in Grayslake, IL.
Senior pets, like people, can suffer mental decline that is not considered a normal part of aging. Last time we wrote about how cognitive dysfunction syndrome, or CDS, is diagnosed. This week we're looking at how using environmental enrichment can prevent or delay it. (Read all our CDS posts.)It's no secret that I'm a big fan of enriching pets' environments. Games that make your pets think can help with all kinds of behavior issues. (Read about my tub wars with Toby to find out why.)
And there's another benefit to keeping your pet's mind active: Studies show that it can prevent or delay cognitive dysfunction syndrome.
