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 ...

Not so good news for man’s best friend. While our furry companions may be living longer, they also face a higher risk of developing harmful conditions, like “dog dementia.” And just like in humans, ...

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 ...

Dogs are like family. They’re always there, wagging their tails when we come home, curling up next to us when we’re feeling down, and somehow managing to make every single day better. But as they get ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Owning a dog can be one of the most rewarding things in life, but watching them age is difficult. Old age in dogs comes ...

Everyone knows the old adage about dogs being man's best friend, but you may not know that dogs might also be one of man's best hopes to treat age-related illnesses. That's because our canines develop ...

Dogs are sticking around longer these days, and with those extra years come new challenges, especially ones that many owners don’t see coming. One of them is Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, better known ...