Bark to the Future: Unraveling the Science of Canine Cognition

With dogs living longer, veterinary professionals are seeing more patients presenting with cognitive decline, a degenerative disease that worsens over time. Although there isn’t a cure, there are ways to manage cognitive dysfunction. Tune in to this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast to deepen your understanding of the causes, early signs and treatments and get tips for communicating with clients. You’ll explore how tools like questionnaires can help identify signs, plus learn how atrophy in part of the brain can be seen on MRI. You’ll also discover how antioxidants can slow the progression of cognitive decline, how to keep aging dogs active and engaged, and the importance of managing anxiety and behavioral issues earlier in life.