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Home Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Rating scale
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The Cainine Cognitive Dysfunction rating scale (CCDR) was designed to assess dogs for possible symptoms of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction or dementia. The scale is intended for use in dogs 8 years of age or older. To complete the CCDR please choose the response options that are most appropriate for your dogs current behaviour.
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How often does your dog pace up and down, walk in circles and/or wander with no direction or purpose?





How often does your dog stare blankly at the walls or floor?





How often does your dog get stuck behind objects and is unable to get around?





How often does your dog fail to recognise familiar people or pets?





How often does your dog walk into walls or doors?





How often does your dog walk away while, or avoid, being patted?





How often does your dog have difficulty finding food dropped on the floor?





Compared with 6 months ago, does your dog now pace up and down, walk in circles and/or wander with no direction or purpose
If your dog has never done this behaviour select "The same"
Compared with 6 months ago, does your dog now stare blankly at the walls or floor
If your dog has never done this behaviour select "The same"
Compared with 6 months ago, does your dog urinate or defecate in an area it has previously kept clean
If your dog has never done this behaviour select "The same"
Compared with 6 months ago, does your dog have difficulty finding food dropped on the floor
If your dog has never had this difficulty select "The same"
Compared with 6 months ago, does your dog fail to recognise familiar people or pets
If your dog has never done this behaviour select "The same"
Compared with 6 months ago, is the amount of time your dog spends active