Behavioral changes are another important indicator. Older pets may sleep more, interact less, or appear confused in familiar ...

Despite living with canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (similar to dementia in humans), the 16-year-old dog suddenly made a "U-turn"—remembering he needed his nighttime snack, as the text overlay ...

Dog dementia is not a rare curiosity, it is a common age-related brain disease that quietly affects a large share of senior ...

Aging sneaks up on dogs in ways that owners don’t always catch. The obvious things, like gray fur and slower walks, get attention, but the early signs of a fading memory or shifting brain function ...

As pets age, their hearing and vision are often some of the first things to decline. Vision loss can happen for several reasons, and for most dogs, it is a gradual process. Some dogs may develop eye ...

In late 2019, a team of researchers launched The Dog Aging Project, a long-term survey on the health and lifestyles of dogs in the United States. Their launch goal: Enroll 10,000 dogs. When a global ...

Golden Retrievers are so sweet and loving, perfect for a first time dog owner. “Golden Retrievers are well-suited for active ...

After thinking his dog couldn't see because his fur was too long, this owner was not prepared for the discovery he made when it was finally cut back. In recent months, dog owner Casey Rock, 34, ...