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Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CCDS)
Did you know that dogs
can also experience dementia?
can also experience dementia?
Dogs can experience dementia similar to Alzheimer’s disease in humans,
officially known as Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CCDS).
A recent study by the University of California found that 28% of
dogs aged 11-12 years and 68% of dogs aged 15-16 years suffer from CCDS.
officially known as Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CCDS).
A recent study by the University of California found that 28% of
dogs aged 11-12 years and 68% of dogs aged 15-16 years suffer from CCDS.
What are the symptoms of cognitive
dysfunction syndrome in dogs?
dysfunction syndrome in dogs?
Disorientation
Dogs show behaviors such as getting
lost at home, not recognizing
familiar people or animals.
lost at home, not recognizing
familiar people or animals.
Interaction changes
Social activities decreased
between the dog and the
owner or other animals.
between the dog and the
owner or other animals.
Sleep/wake cycle changes
Dogs sleep more during the day,
wake at night, or have irregular
sleep/wake cycles.
wake at night, or have irregular
sleep/wake cycles.
House soiling
Dogs urinate or defecate whether the owner
is in or out of the house and damage things
in the house.
is in or out of the house and damage things
in the house.
Activity level change
Dogs show declined activity
levels and decreased interest in play.
levels and decreased interest in play.
As dogs age, their vitality and appetite typically decline, leading to reduced activity levels.
As a result, owners may often mistake symptoms of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CCDS) for normal aging.
As a result, owners may often mistake symptoms of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CCDS) for normal aging.
However, these symptoms are not solely a part of the natural aging process,
so it’s important to consider the possibility of CCDS.
so it’s important to consider the possibility of CCDS.