Selegiline is an FDA-approved drug used to treat cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) — or dementia — and, occasionally, pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs. Also known as L-deprenyl, the medication belongs to a class of drugs known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). It was originally developed as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease in humans and has proven to be beneficial for dogs suffering from…
