Investigating Owner Use of Dietary Supplements in Dogs with Canine Cognitive Dysfunction.

ABSTRACT: Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) is becoming increasingly recognized in veterinary medicine, as dogs live longer and with CCD being highly prevalent among the elderly dog population. Various studies have shown that diet and dietary supplementation can positively influence the clinical signs of CCD, especially if given at an early stage. The aim of this study was to investigate owner use of dietary supplements (DSs) in dogs with age-related behavioral changes. An observational study based on an online questionnaire for owners of dogs with age-related behavioral changes was performed. Out of a total of 394 owners who completed the survey, after noticing age-related behavioral changes, over half of the dogs received DSs (54%), whereas only 8% reported changing their dog's base diet. The mos

SUBMITTER: Haake J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10571926 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature