2. COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION SYDROME (CDS)
28 The estimated number
of pets in the United
States with memory
impairment.
of dogs age 15 and older
have at least one symptom.1
of cats age 15 and older
have at least one symptom. 2
40% 50%
million
3. COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION SYDROME (CDS)
Over 14% of
dogs fully
develop CDS…
…but less than
2% are diagnosed
with the disease.3
4. CDS SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
• Aimless activity
• Inappropriate house
soiling
• Disorientation/Confusion
• New phobias
• Changes in sleep patterns
• Grooming changes
• Increasing vocalization
• Changes in social
interactions
CDS symptoms are major causes of pet euthanasia.
5. NEUTRICKS: FORMULATED FROM SCIENCE
• Dysregulation of intracellular calcium has been linked
to aging and cognitive issues in both pets and humans.
• Neutricks uses the protein apoaequorin, which works
as a calcium-buffer to counteract these effects.
• Neutricks is one of the only commercially available pet
supplements backed by research in a peer-reviewed
journal.4
6. NEUTRICKS SUCCESS STORIES
“Our 15 year-old Border collie mix,
Abbey, was incessantly pacing and
acting confused. I am a veterinary
technician and at the recommendation
of one of our suppliers, I ordered a
bottle of Neutricks. She now trots and
plays around the yard again, which she
hasn’t done in years! I am now whole-
heartedly recommending it to clients who
have old dogs. Thank you, thank you!”
7. CDS: BE PROACTIVE
“Our message for the veterinarians is to be proactive with their
clients who have senior dogs. Ask about symptoms of cognitive
dysfunction syndrome. Often owners may be hesitant to mention
these behaviors during an appointment. Neutricks represents an
opportunity to create veterinary-client dialogue about geriatric
symptoms that pet owners may overlook.”
- Dave Merrick, President of Neutricks
Neutricks can be used to both to address existing
symptoms of CDS as well as a preventative.
8. THANK YOU!
For more information, contact:
David Merrick
608.212.2142
info@neutricks.com
Neutricks
@Neutricks
www.Neutricks.com
9. Sources:
1. Becker, Marty, M.D. "9-Step Plan to Fight Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in Pets." Mercola.com.
N.p., n.d. Web. 24 June 2015. <http://3.
healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2013/09/18/cognitive-dysfunction-
syndrome.aspx>.2. Becker, Marty, M.D. "9-Step Plan to Fight Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in
Pets." Mercola.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 June 2015.
2. "Cognitive dysfunction in cats: clinical assessment and management.” National Center for
Biotechnology Information. U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d. Web. 24 June 2015.
<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21435622>3.
3. Salvin, H. E., and P. D. McGreevy. "The Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Rating Scale (CCDR): A Data-
driven and Ecologically Relevant Assessment Tool." National Center for Biotechnology Information.
U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d. Web. 24 June 2015.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20542455.
4. Landsberg, G., and N. W. Milgram. "A Novel Mechanism for Cognitive Enhancement in Aged Dogs
with the Use of a Calcium-buffering Protein." Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 19 Feb. 2015. Web.
<http://www.journalvetbehavior.com/article/S1558-7878(15)00025-8/abstract>.