8. May 2026

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD), or ‘Doggy Dementia’ as some folks call it, is a very common condition. As many as 35% of dogs older than 11 years old are suffering from the condition (1).

What are the signs of CCD?

• Disorientation
• Changes in their interactions with familiar people or pets
• Sleep disturbances
• House soiling (ie the loss of a learned behavior)
• Anxiety
• Changes in activity levels

What increases the risk for CCD?

• A sedentary lifestyle
• An unhealthy environment (ie, air pollution, too hot or cold, lack of enrichment, too much noise, etc)
• Poor nutrition
• Medical needs not being addressed
• A history of neurological, ocular or auditory disorders

The Good News

There are things that can help! Here is a list of supplements and treatments that can improve brain function and reduce the symptoms of CCD:

• Fish oils
  • VF Omega-3 accessed at standardprocess.com/patient-direct using code 4SFK46
• Ginkgo especially for sleep disturbances - link SP
  • Canine Cognition Support accessed at standardprocess.com/patient-direct using code 4SFK46
• Ginseng SP
  • Canine Cognition Support accessed at standardprocess.com/patient-direct using code 4SFK46
• Hawthorn
  • Canine Cognition Support accessed at standardprocess.com/patient-direct using code 4SFK46
• Lions Mane Mushrooms SP
  • Canine Cognition Support accessed at standardprocess.com/patient-direct using code 4SFK46
• CoQ10 SP
  • Canine Cognition Support accessed at standardprocess.com/patient-direct using code 4SFK46
• CBD for anxiety
  • Use code EVSCJ10 for 10% off
• MCT oil
• SAMe
• NAD+ boosters
  • Use code SCVETACUPUNCTURE for 25% off your first order
• Melatonin (for sleep)
• B vitamins
  • Canine Cognition Support accessed at standardprocess.com/patient-direct using code 4SFK46
• Acupuncture
• Improved nutrition
• Weight loss
• Exercise and stimulating activities
• Pain management

I would love to come along side you and put together a plan for your dear friend to include the above, plus a holistic look at their wellbeing. There may be underlying conditions that need to be addressed as well! Email me at consultaholisticvet@gmail.com to enquire about scheduling. 

References:

1. May, K. A., & Laflamme, D. P. (2019). Nutrition and the aging brain of dogs and cats. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 255(11), 1245–1254