It’s no secret that dogs make great pets. No matter their breed, size, or age, they quickly become beloved members of your family. However, just like any other member of your family, they need ...
Dogs are sticking around longer these days, and with those extra years come new challenges, especially ones that many owners ...
Is your older, cuddly canine suddenly seems like a different dog? He's not behaving the same, doesn't engage with the family like he has for years? So what's going on with your pooch? Your pooch may ...
If your senior dog starts acting unusual — getting stuck behind furniture, erratically pacing, or suddenly having accidents in the house — something isn’t right. These behaviors could be signs of ...
A startling number of older dogs are starting to show signs of a disease that displays symptoms similar to dementia and Alzheimer's in humans. It's called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, or CCD. Medical ...
The first time we met was in 2012, days after my 21st birthday. Bogart was an almost 3-month-old yellow Labrador and a future guide dog. I picked him up and took him to my college apartment in Athens, ...
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) sounds like a mouthful, and it is. It is also a very real problem facing some of out present-day dog population. To take the mystery out of the term, the ...
Watching your beloved dog age can be bittersweet, but noticing unusual behaviour changes might signal something more serious ...
Our pets can now live much longer lives, yet they face an increased risk of cognitive decline similar to human dementia as they grow older. In canines, the disorder is called cognitive dysfunction ...