Cats develop dementia similarly to humans

In feline dementia brains, a build-up was found of amyloid-beta, a toxic protein and one of the defining features of Alzheimer’s disease, leading to hopes of a “wonderful” breakthrough due to increased accuracy

It is hoped the feline dementia breakthrough will lead to more accurate studies (PA)

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 to explore new treatments for humans.