Nutritional Support for the Canine Brain

As medical technology and knowledge improves, our ability to help our pets live longer lives, also improves. Canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome, a progressive, irreversible, degenerative brain condition affects a large percentage of aging dogs and has the potential to greatly decrease the quality of their latter years. Some medications may be helpful in slowing the progression of the disease but there are also numerous supplements and other nutritional strategies that can help reduce the risk factors associated with cognitive decline and support brain health. Nutritional support can be used with less risk of contraindications associated with other medical conditions and medications that are also common in the aging pet.

• Attendees will gain a superficial understanding of the causes of canine cognitive decline as we currently understand them.
• Attendees will learn some easy tips for recognizing cognitive decline in dogs.
• Attendees will learn about the currently available neuroprotective supplements and the research that supports their use.
• Attendees will also learn some additional tips for behavioral enrichment for the senior pet.