Research suggests changes in a dog's walk can be a sign of canine dementia, but one expert says it's not enough for a diagnosis.

Veterinary scientists have found that cognitive decline in man's best friends is associated with changes in the front legs’ ...

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 ...

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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 bring so much joy and love to our lives but, heartbreakingly, as they grow older, they can develop the same age-related diseases as humans. “Dog dementia, or canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD), ...

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The Rowe family dog Ralph was one of many canines with dementia who participated in a study of rapamycin. Scientists were able to gain new insight into the drug's potential as a treatment by studying ...

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 ...

The range of services provided by assistance and therapy dogs has steadily increased over the past few decades and it now appears that these canine service providers can add Alzheimer's and dementia ...

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 ...