Canine Neurology
Educational page on canine neurology + tips and resources for pet owners.
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
(AKA Dog Dementia)
While modern veterinary care allows pets to live longer, we also see an increase in diseases associated with aging and a decrease in their health span.
Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD), more commonly known as “doggy dementia,” affects approximately 30% of dogs > 11 years old and around 70% of dogs > 13.5 years old.
Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD), more commonly known as “doggy dementia,” affects approximately 30% of dogs > 11 years old and around 70% of dogs > 13.5 years old.
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Idiopathic epilepsy is a common cause of seizures in dogs. It affects between 0.6-0.8% of the world’s dog population. Over two-thirds of dogs will require medicating with multiple anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) and still struggle to achieve adequate seizure control.
Medium-Chain Triglycerides
The two medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) of interest for their anti-seizure, behavioral and cognitive-enhancing effects are octanoic (C8) and decanoic (C10) acid.
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