Protecting the Aging Brain: IGF-1 and Canine Cognitive Dysfunction

Course overview

Older dogs often develop a form of dementia that is similar to Alzheimer's disease. We currently know little about this condition which limits our ability to prevent or manage it. IGF-1 is a hormone that regulates body size in dogs. In studies with humans and other animals, this hormone has been shown to protect the aging brain. This webinar will explore research investigating insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), a hormone that regulates body size in dogs and has been associated with protective effects on the aging brain in humans and other animals. Attendees will learn how researchers are evaluating whether lower IGF-1 levels are associated with increased risk for cognitive dysfunction in dogs and what this could mean for future research and treatment.