Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome By Jenna Stregowski, RVT Is your
aging dog showing some curious behavior changes? Senior dogs,
like humans, experience changes in the brain that can affect
memory and comprehension. Dementia and senility are broad terms
used to describe these changes. In dogs, the disease is called
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction or Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
and it affects a growing number of senior dogs. Symptoms of
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction: Similar to Alzheimer’s Disease in
humans, Canine Cognitive Dysfunction primarily affects memory,
learning and comprehension. The following symptoms are common in
dogs affected by Cognitive Dysfunction. Be aware that these
symptoms may also be due to various medical problems. Any dog
with these symptoms should be seen by a veterinarian to rule out
other health issues such as blindness, deafness, urinary tract
infection, kidney disease, arthritis and more. - General
confusion or disorientation - Wandering and/or pacing -
Restlessness, sleeplessness at n