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* Medication to alleviate emotional problems (e.g. anxiety)
* Medication to alleviate emotional problems (e.g. anxiety)
No drugs are licensed to treat FCD, however [[Selegiline|selegiline]]<ref>Landsberg G. Therapeutic options for cognitive decline in senior pets. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2006; 42:407–13.</ref> and propentofylline are sometimes used unlicensed.
No drugs are licensed to treat FCD, however [[Selegiline|selegiline]]<ref>Landsberg G. Therapeutic options for cognitive decline in senior pets. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2006; 42:407–13.</ref> and propentofylline are sometimes used unlicensed. Serotonergic drugs, such as clomipramine, may be used to reduce anxiety in cats that show predominantly emotional changes with minimal reduction in cognitive function, drugs such as selegiline may be used when cognitive impairment is the predominant feature. There is very little peer reviewed clinical evidence supporting the efficacy of [[Effect of Diet on Behaviour|dietary]] and [[Nutraceuticals in Behaviour|supplement]] in cats, but diets and supplements including elevated levels of antioxidants, carnitine, phosphatidylserine, arginine, B vitamins and fish oils are commercially promoted for the treatment of FCD.
Serotonergic drugs may be used to reduce anxiety in cats that show predominantly emotional changes with minimal reduction in cognitive function, drugs such as selegiline may be used to
There is a shortage of clinical evidence backing the efficacy of [[Effect of Diet on Behaviour|dietary]] and [[Nutraceuticals in Behaviour|supplement]] use, however diets high in antioxidants, arginine, B vitamins and fish oils are thought to improve learning and recollection of learned habits in older cats. Other neutraceutical supplements specifically aimed at maintaining and improving cognitive function are also available and these are contain antioxidants, vitamins, carnitine, phosphatidylserine and fatty acids.
====Treatment and management approaches to specific behavioural aspects of FCD====
====Treatment and management approaches to specific behavioural aspects of FCD====