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Veterinary Resources for Canine Cognitive Dysfunction

Evidence-based resources to support veterinarians caring for aging dogs.

Cutting Edge Clinical Resources to Enable the Best Care Possible.

Resources that translate the latest canine health advancements in canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome into real-world care.

Diagnosing

Tools and guidance to support accurate diagnosis.

Monitoring

Resources for monitoring progression and clinical response.

Insights

Access expert resources, webinars, and senior dog care organizations.

Diagnosing CCDS

Learn how canine cognitive dysfunction is diagnosed and explore tools for accurate evaluation.

Screening Checklist

A practical screening resource supporting early recognition and ongoing monitoring of cognitive changes in senior dogs (created with the Senior Dog Veterinary Society).

DISHAA Tool

A structured behavioral framework supporting recognition and monitoring of cognitive changes across key CCDS domains.

Diagnostic Flow Chart

In order for a dog to be diagnosed with CCDS, owners must observe their dog exhibiting specific behaviors. DISHAA Tool helps veterinarians identify these behaviors and establish if they qualify for the diagnosis.

Clinical resources supporting therapeutic management of canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome.

Monitoring CCDS

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Insights on CCDS

Consensus guidelines, research insights, and professional learning opportunities.

Research

Research insights and consensus canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome guidelines published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Dog Owner Resources You Can Share to Help Them Cope with the Needs of Their Aging Dog.

Client-ready resources to support education and care for dogs with cognitive dysfunction.

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