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Lunch with the Experts: Diagnosing Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome: A Discussion of the New Guidelines

Educational programming will begin at 12:15 pm

Friday, June 12, 2026

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PT

Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours

Primary Presenter(s)

Natasha J. Olby, VetMB, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology), MRCVS (she/her/hers)

Professor Neurology and Neurosurgery
NCSU
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

This session will describe the criteria for establishing a diagnosis of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome with two levels of certainty, allowing all patients to be evaluated. The practical implications of regular screening will be discussed and the ways in which these guidelines can be incorporated into senior care appointments.

Learning Objectives:

The participant will be able to define Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CCDS) and describe 3 levels of severity.
The participant will understand how to implement and interpret the specific diagnostic criteria for CCDS.