Cats can develop dementia too


By AEGNCY

The findings highlight the striking similarities between feline dementia and Alzheimer's disease in people. — Freepik

Cats develop dementia similarly to humans with Alzheimer's disease, leading to hopes of a breakthrough in research, according to scientists.

Experts at the University of Edinburgh carried out a post-mortem brain examination on 25 cats which exhibited symptoms of dementia in life, including confusion, sleep disruption and an increase in vocalisation, in a bid explore new treatments for humans.

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