Dogs are sticking around longer these days, and with those extra years come new challenges, especially ones that many owners ...

Many owners know it: The dog gets older—and somehow also more headstrong. But is what some call “senile stubbornness” in dogs really defiant behavior? Dog trainer Katharina Marioth explains in an ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dogs can also develop behavioral changes such as confusion, increased vocalization, anxiety, changes in sleep cycles and house soiling. Older people can develop what we term as “senility.” In dogs, we ...

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 ...