All senior pup parents need to read this.

Older dogs often become more affectionate, but a sudden need to stay close to their owners can also point to important changes happening inside their bodies and brains. Many families notice their ...

A friend of mine recently sent me a beautiful and moving photo essay published by Isa Leshko capturing the "beauty and dignity of elderly animals" "in their winter years". As I looked at each of the ...

As dogs continue to live longer thanks to advancements in veterinary medicine, nutrition, and preventative care, pet owners are increasingly focused on supporting mobility and joint health throughout ...

Dogs do strange things as they get older, and staring at a wall is one of the habits that can catch owners off guard fast. It feels unsettling because it seems so out of character. A dog that used to ...

A new Virginia Tech study published in PLOS One establishes a crucial baseline for understanding dog behavior on a large scale. The research, led by Courtney Sexton, a postdoctoral associate in the ...

After developing dementia in his later years, the senior dog became part of a research effort aimed at understanding aging and cognitive decline in dogs. Following his death, scientists were able to ...