Is dementia really a "thing" in our patients? Recognition and management strategies

Continuous advances in veterinary medicine have resulted in an increased life expectancy of our pets. The population of geriatric pets and age-associated health conditions has therefore also increased. Cognitive dysfunction syndrome is characterised by progressive altered mentation and dementia in older and geriatric patients. It is considered the veterinary analogue of human Alzheimer disease. During this session, we will emphasise why early detection is both challenging and important.

Learning Outcomes
• Appreciate the importance of applying a pro-active strategy to identify animals with cognitive dysfunction syndrome. • Become of aware of clinical signs associated with cognitive dysfunction syndrome. • Become familiar with treatment strategies for cognitive dysfunction syndrome.
Chairperson: Dylan Yaffy, Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Pathology - Royal Veterinary College
Speakers: Steven DeDecker, Professor Neurology and Neurosurgery - Royal Veterinary College

14 Nov 2024
10:45 - 11:35
RVC Clinical Theatre 2

Presented at London Vet Show 2024

Please note this session is not RACE-approved but you can still earn a CPD certificate