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 ...

Veterinary experts establish new guidelines for diagnosing and monitoring CCDS.

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

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 ...

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 ...

Smaller dogs can live up to twice as long as their larger counterparts, research from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary shows. And yet, this longevity is accompanied by an increased rate of canine ...

Not so good news for man’s best friend. While our furry companions may be living longer, they also face a higher risk of developing harmful conditions, like “dog dementia.” And just like in humans, ...

Not so good news for man’s best friend. While our furry companions may live longer, they also face a higher risk of developing harmful conditions, like “dog dementia.” And just like in humans, signs ...

Sundowner syndrome is becoming a frequent description of aging dogs. It describes elderly dogs that have a pattern of confusion, disorientation, anxiety, increased vocalization like barking or whining ...