by Burwood Vet | Nov 12, 2022 | Behaviour, Birds, Dogs, Exotic Pets
Our hospital is fully equipped to take radiographs (often called X-rays) of your pet. Our veterinarians will discuss your pet’s case and conduct a thorough physical examination to determine if your pet requires radiographs. Radiographs are a very important tool to...
by Burwood Vet | Nov 12, 2022 | Behaviour, Dogs, Older Pets, Pet Medical Conditions
(Based on imformation by Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB) Dog Dementia or Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD), is an age-related neurobehavioral syndrome leading to a decline in cognitive function that can be devastating to the pet -owner bond. Dog Dementia or CCD , is more...
by Burwood Vet | Nov 12, 2022 | Behaviour, Dogs, Older Pets, Pet Medical Conditions
Adapted from From notes by Susan and Michael Cain What is Canine Cognitive Dysfunction ? “CCD is a degenerative process similar to Alzheimer’s in humans,” explains Fanucchi. “Confusion, affected social relationships, changes in activity level,...
by Burwood Vet | Nov 12, 2022 | Behaviour, Dogs, Older Pets, Pet Medical Conditions
What is CCD? CCD is an age-related neurobehavioral syndrome leading to a decline in cognitive function. It can be devastating to the pet/owner relationship, with dogs sometimes even forgetting their people. We will often watch out loved pets age and become senile. We...
by Burwood Vet | Nov 12, 2022 | Behaviour, Dogs, Older Pets, Pet Medical Conditions
Picture By Tamara Kenneally or http://www.tamarakenneallyphotography.com/ The Journey As told By Kira Jimmy has been intensely bonded with me since he was rescued. Suffering from regular seizures, blindness, poor health and a past marred by severe neglect, a profound...
by Burwood Vet | Nov 12, 2022 | Behaviour, Dogs, Older Pets, Pet Medical Conditions
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) is a dementia-like syndrome that occurs in approximately 15% of older dogs . Cause Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is a neurological degenerative disorder of senior dogs and cats characterized by gradual cognitive decline and...
