Health is much more than the absence of disease. Every day your dog's body must adapt to thousands of challenges—running, jumping, climbing stairs, playing, aging, recovering from injuries, coping with emotional stress, and simply moving through the world. The nervous system coordinates every one of those activities.

When the nervous system functions efficiently, the body adapts remarkably well. When communication becomes less efficient, dogs begin making small compensations. These changes often occur months or even years before a disease receives a name.

Healthy adaptation today helps build a healthier tomorrow.

Every dog encounters stress throughout its life. Birth, falls, rough play, vaccinations, illnesses, aging, surgery, emotional changes, and everyday activity all place demands on the nervous system. Healthy dogs continually adapt to these stresses.

When adaptation begins to fail, small changes often appear long before obvious disease develops. Most owners don't notice these early changes because they happen gradually.

The purpose of the Canine Adaptability Index™ is to identify those subtle changes before they become larger problems.

This questionnaire does not diagnose disease. Instead, it measures how well your dog's body appears to be adapting to life's physical, chemical, and emotional stresses.