Veterinary professionals now have a standardized method for diagnosing and monitoring canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome.

Dogs are sticking around longer these days, and with those extra years come new challenges, especially ones that many owners ...

An international working group of canine cognition experts has released a set of guidelines for veterinarians to use in ...

Subtle behavior changes in older dogs can signal a brain disorder. New guidelines explain what to watch for and how CCDS is ...

Dementia in dogs, also known as canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCD or CDS), is a medical condition that can set in as a dog’s brain ages. It can bring about symptoms such as decreased ...

An international working group of canine cognition experts has released a set of guidelines for veterinarians to use in ...

A time will come in life when our dogs’ muzzles will start graying. Then we find our dog standing in the middle of the living room with a confused expression on his face. We can’t help but think, “Did ...

Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in dogs is similar to what we see with Alzheimer’s in humans. It involves a gradual loss of intellectual and emotional interactive capabilities. Normally we start to see ...

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) is a neurodegenerative syndrome affecting aged dogs and is considered the animal counterpart to human dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. CCD manifests as ...

Our pets can now live much longer lives, yet they face an increased risk of cognitive decline similar to human dementia as they grow older. In canines, the disorder is called cognitive dysfunction ...