Dog Dementia Explained: Natural Ways to Help Without Drugs

Is Your Senior Dog Seeming Confused, Anxious, or "Not Quite There"? This video explores what’s really behind cognitive decline in aging dogs — and what you can do about it. Dr. Steve Marsden, DVM, one of the world’s leading integrative veterinarians, explains how Chinese medicine understands cognitive dysfunction, Sundowner’s Syndrome, Alzheimer and the patterns that cause pacing, staring, and nighttime anxiety. 🎥 In this talk, you’ll learn: Why some senior pets act lost or disconnected — and how to interpret it holistically What Sundowner’s Syndrome means in dogs Why common treatments like anxiety meds rarely help How herbal formulas like Halscion, Lion’s Mane, and Galvanex can restore clarity and calm When food and herbs can make a major difference How this protocol overlaps with support for incontinence, adrenal fatigue, and aging organs 🧠 Dr. Steve also shares a real-life case of a dog with canine cognitive dysfunction who dramatically improved — and explains what to try when first steps don’t work. 👇 Watch the whole session or skip to the chapter that matches your dog’s symptoms. 📌 For more holistic pet health support: → Visit   / askdrstevedvm   TIMESTAMPS 0:11 Understanding CCD & Why It Matters 4:30 Bryan James: A Real-Life Case of Canine Alzheimer’s 10:55 Chinese Medicine & the Yin/Yang Model for Brain Health 18:35 Acupressure and Herbal Support for Restless Senior Dogs 24:18 How Herbs Like Bupleurum Work in the Brain 29:16 CCD Explained — How It Mirrors Alzheimer’s Disease 31:29 What Is Amyloid & How Do You Treat Amyloid Accumulation? 46:30 Bryan James on Halscion: Progress and Insights 51:01 Urinary Incontinence & Adrenal Fatigue: Why Blood Tests Often Miss It 55:28 Treating Alzheimer’s Naturally with Herbs & Real Food