Why does a vet prescribe anipryl?

Answer by  hellopiper (324)

Anipryl is a medication FDA-approved only for dogs with senility. As dogs age, they begin to lose cognitive function and may start to behave oddly: barking for no reason, changes in sleeping habits, the start of accidents. Anipryl works by increasing concentrations of dopamine, which improves cognitive function.

Answer by  sanityrose (2664)

Anipryl is most often prescribed to senior dogs for dementia like symptoms. The drug is expected to help improve a dogs lessening cognitive skills, unprovoked and changing barking patterns, confused reactions, and changes in bathroom and behavior patterns. Anipryl will be used in the long term.

Answer by  destinyisntfree (242)

Anipryl is a medication prescribed for dogs with cognitive dysfunction syndrome and also for uncontrolled PDH or Cushing's disease. This medication should never be used without oversight of a veterinarian.

Answer by  kbbaybee16 (350)

Increase your senior pet's quality of life with this FDA-approved drug for canine senility and Cushing's disease. Selegiline, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) provides help for pets who may be showing certain kinds of aging

Answer by  wmgcgirl12 (293)

It is given to older dogs who are exhibiting signs of memory loss. Perhaps your pet is forgetting his house training and having accidents inside. If your senior dog's sleep pattern has differed it could also be prescribed.

Answer by  kiradeleria (465)

Anipryl is a drug that helps dogs with dementia or who are showing signs of old age to remain cognitively stable. If you're dog is old, this is probably why he gave it the medication.