A noncomparative open-label study evaluating the effect of selegiline hydrochloride in a clinical setting

Vet Ther. 2001 Winter;2(1):24-39.

Abstract

Six hundred forty-one dogs with clinical signs consistent with canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) were treated orally with selegiline hydrochloride at 0.5 to 1.0 mg/kg once daily for 60 days. Response to selegiline treatment on days 30 and 60 were similar. On day 60, 77.2% of dogs showed an overall improvement; response to treatment by clinical sign ranged from 67.8% (activity or sleep/wake cycle) to 77.8% (disorientation and interaction with family members). All dogs enrolled in the study were monitored for possible adverse events; diarrhea (4.2%), anorexia (3.6%), and vomiting/salivation (3.4%) were noted most frequently. Results of this study indicate the majority of the dogs with CDS responded to treatment with Anipryl by day 30.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aging
  • Animals
  • Cognition Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Dog Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Male
  • Neuroprotective Agents / adverse effects
  • Neuroprotective Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Selegiline / adverse effects
  • Selegiline / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Neuroprotective Agents
  • Selegiline