Canine and Feline Dementia Molecular Basis, Diagnostics and Therapy
The book deeply focuses on the epidemiology, diagnostics, therapy and molecular basis of canine and feline dementia or cognitive dysfunction syndrome. The aim is to provide a broad overview of the current knowledge on canine and feline dementia. Experienc
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ne and Feline Dementia Molecular Basis, Diagnostics and Therapy
Canine and Feline Dementia
Gary Landsberg • Aladár Maďari Norbert Žilka Editors
Canine and Feline Dementia Molecular Basis, Diagnostics and Therapy
Editors Gary Landsberg North Toronto Veterinary Behaviour Specialty Clinic Thornhill Ontario Canada
Aladár Maďari Univ of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy Small Animal Clinic Košice Slovakia
Norbert Žilka Slovak Academy of Sciences Institute of Neuroimmunology Bratislava Slovakia
ISBN 978-3-319-53218-9 ISBN 978-3-319-53219-6 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-53219-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017951451 © Springer International Publishing AG 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
Canine Dementia: Unbearable Lightness of Ageing The term “dementia” is generally used to describe a decline in mental ability of human beings which is severe enough to interfere with daily functioning. Human dementia represents a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities of patients with a decline in cognitive function beyond what might be expected from normal ageing. The probability of suffering from dementia progressively increases with age. The question whether dogs can suffer from dementia similar to human patients has been raised by clinicians and basic researchers. Are they similar or are they representing a completely different pathological entity? From this perspective, the title of the book seems to be slightly provocative. In this text, authors from a wide field of research offer readers an in-depth insight into molecular biology, epidemiology, diagnostics and therapy of the disorder
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