tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post5073219199632585192..comments2024-03-24T05:50:07.033-07:00Comments on Biologizing: Peter Houlihanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961900865379520219noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-22762663882345262842015-02-15T11:07:09.425-08:002015-02-15T11:07:09.425-08:00I was hoping to find some serious research on how ...I was hoping to find some serious research on how closely this disease is related to the one found in humans, but like I had mentioned, the research is still unfortunately in its basal state. I had trouble finding anything from a credible source on the subject. I have definitely heard of this happening in other animals such as dogs and even rodents and horses, I am sure these are all related in some way. I am sure the process of dementia is sped up by the shorter lifespan in animals, as I noticed in my cat it occurred quite rapidly and seems to become exponential worse every day. Thank you for the positive comments!<br /><br />Erika Nevins Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-48565380812826477182015-02-14T13:35:53.725-08:002015-02-14T13:35:53.725-08:00This is a really interesting observation. When you...This is a really interesting observation. When you were doing your research did you find anything that indicated that brain deterioration may happen across all species and is not just limited to humans and maybe felines?<br /><br />-Cullan BartelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-57356584662850598232015-02-13T19:34:07.095-08:002015-02-13T19:34:07.095-08:00I really enjoyed reading your post. My grandmother...I really enjoyed reading your post. My grandmother is currently in the late stages of Alzheimer's and I imagine it's just as frustrating a disease to see in a pet as it is in a family member. I would love to know if Alzheimer's in animals (or cats in particular), since animals tend to have a shorter lifespan than humans, progresses quicker than it would in humans. Does average lifespan have any effect on how the disease typically progresses or is it usually dependent on the individual? Thanks!<br /><br /><br />-Rebecca QuirieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16383544017374714833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-67070425008563222232015-02-13T16:31:22.951-08:002015-02-13T16:31:22.951-08:00Hi,
Great post. Real interesting read. It is very ...Hi,<br />Great post. Real interesting read. It is very sad that your cat appears to have some form of dementia. My friend's late dog appeared to have something similar - as he aged he began to develop general confusion and barking loudly/consistently throughout the night. I remember googling that this dementia-type behavior was observed before in canines, but it's interesting to see this similar phenomena in cats. Do you think that the brain abnormality causing this dementia is similar in humans, dogs, and cats? It seems likely. Thank you for providing the video with your post, and I know Jammy is lucky to have such thoughtful/caring owners. <br /><br />-Michael SalhanyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-28847306683546369752015-02-13T14:22:32.058-08:002015-02-13T14:22:32.058-08:00Wow. This was very interesting. I was wondering, i...Wow. This was very interesting. I was wondering, in your research id you come across other people's testimonies about their cat behaving the way yours did? If so what did they think about it, and how long did it last?<br />-Posted by: Barbara AfoghoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-78288628605127244842015-02-12T20:08:37.320-08:002015-02-12T20:08:37.320-08:00Great post. In your research on this disease did y...Great post. In your research on this disease did you come across any treatments or medication associated with dementia? Do you think since there are similarities between dementia in felines and dementia in humans that treatment would also compare for both humans and felines? Just things to think about.<br /><br /><br />-Posted by Amanda OkpoeboAmanda Okpoebohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15732641493240595246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008122866340502585.post-88891487823032038502015-02-12T19:57:52.212-08:002015-02-12T19:57:52.212-08:00Very interesting topic. I think you did a good job...Very interesting topic. I think you did a good job of presenting your observations about your cat and his behavior in a clear and concise way. I know you said near the end of your blog that some felines suffer from something very similar to human Alzheimer's disease, but I'm curious, does this very similar feline disease have a specific name? Also are there any other animals that been shown to suffer from Alzheimer's?<br /><br />David Rains, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com