A time will come in life when our dogs’ muzzles will start graying. Then we find our dog standing in the middle of the living room with a confused expression on his face. We can’t help but think, “Did ...

Canine cognitive dysfunction (CDD or CDS), also know as dog dementia, is a disorder that causes symptoms similar to Alzheimer's in humans. Identifying dog dementia can be surprisingly challenging in ...

Aging sneaks up on dogs in ways that owners don’t always catch. The obvious things, like gray fur and slower walks, get attention, but the early signs of a fading memory or shifting brain function ...

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) is a neurodegenerative syndrome affecting aged dogs and is considered the animal counterpart to human dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. CCD manifests as ...

Veterinary professionals now have a standardized method for diagnosing and monitoring canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome.

Sundowner syndrome is becoming a frequent description of aging dogs. It describes elderly dogs that have a pattern of confusion, disorientation, anxiety, increased vocalization like barking or whining ...

Veterinary experts establish new guidelines for diagnosing and monitoring CCDS.

Owning a dog can be one of the most rewarding things in life, but watching them age is difficult. Old age in dogs comes with things one might expect: slowing down, going grey, and getting stiff, as ...