It’s not fatal, but it can affect your pup’s quality of life.

A Texas A&M University veterinarian is warning pet owners that changes in an older dog or cat’s sleep, behavior and activity levels may be signs of dementia rather than normal aging. Dr. Joel White ...

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 ...

Can a dog’s breed or size reveal hidden clues about its personality, health, or how it might behave as it grows older? A new study, tracking more than 47,000 pet dogs in the United States, offers the ...

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 ...

Researchers studying nearly 900 domestic dogs developed an epigenetic clock that predicted mortality and showed that epigenetic aging is fastest early in life.

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 ...