Like people, dogs can experience cognitive decline in their senior years. A group of canine cognition experts recently ...

As dogs get older, changes in the brain start to affect how they think, remember, and respond to the world around them. This ...

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 ...

Like many mammals – including humans – the functionality of a dog’s brain decreases as it ages. In some instances, the dog may develop a condition known as cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS), which ...

The investigation of affective states and cognitive bias in animal behaviour has emerged as a critical area of research, shedding light on how emotional states influence decision-making, perception ...

As dogs grow older, the changes are not always physical. Many owners expect slower walks or extra naps, yet aging can affect the mind as well. Some senior dogs develop canine cognitive dysfunction, a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dogs do have an amazing ability to sleep—a lot—and much of their day is just spent curled up in a quiet corner. They do need ...

A recent essay highlights the importance of being dog smart and should be used to reassess the dangers of misleading labels ...