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==Vitamins==
==Alpha-casozepine==
==Ergogenic Agents==
==Cognitive Boosters==
Many products aimed at improving cognitive function of older animals are mixtures of multiple ingredients such as antioxidants, mitochondrial cofactors, fatty acids (especially polyunsaturated fatty acids - omega 3 and 6 oils) amongst others which are generally thought to have a positive effect on the development of cognitive dysfunction. Additional ingredients which may be found in a supplement or diet with the aim of slowing cognitive dysfunction include vitamins C, E and B<sub>6</sub>, choline, phosphatidylcholine, alpha-lipoid acid, resveratrol, gingkobiloba, carnitine and flavonoids and carotenoids.
Products which are more specific and focus on an active ingredient include those with S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) which is thought to improve depression in humans<ref>Papakostas, G.I. The use of complementary and alternative medicines to achieve remission in major depressive disorder. J Clin Psychiatry 2009;70(Suppl. 5):18-22.</ref> and apoaequorin. Care should be taken when using SAMe in conjunction with behavioural drugs such as [[Clomipramine|clomipramine]] a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) and [[Fluoxetine|fluoxetine]] a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) as it may augment serotonin levels and therefore potentially cause toxicity due to serotonin syndrome.
==L-theanine==
==Chondroprotective Agents==
==[[Melatonin]]==
There are reports that melatonin can be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, fear of loud noises<ref>15</ref> and problems with sleeping patterns in dogs and cats, however further research is needed to strengthen these claims and their level of effectiveness.