What is Cognitive Dysfunction? Cognitive functions include the mental processes of perception, awareness, learning, and memory, which allow an individual to acquire information about the environment and decide how to act. Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is a neurobehavioral disorder affecting …
Signs of pain in older pets are usually subtle, such as changes in activity or disabilities. Animals don’t vocalize and cry until pain is severe. Instead, they adjust their behavior to allow them to continue to do their favorite things …
A touch of gray on the chin or around the muzzle; once-clear eyes becoming a little cloudy. A slight stiffness in what used to be a frisky gait. Any of these can be telltale signs that your furry friend is …
At some point in their lives, most pets will end up having issues moving around. Whether it is caused by arthritis, orthopedic or neurologic injury, or obesity, it’s never an easy time for you or your pet. But what if …
A touch of gray on the chin or around the muzzle; once-clear eyes becoming a little cloudy. A slight stiffness in what used to be a frisky gait. Any of these can be telltale signs that your furry friend is …
Senior dogs can live happy, healthy lives. However, as our canine companions age, we are sure to notice some health changes. Just like with humans, senior pets are predisposed to certain disease conditions, such as arthritis heart disease, kidney disease and …
As dogs age, they undergo specific internal and external changes. Some are obvious, such as greying fur or weight gain. Others may be harder to spot, such as slower metabolism or decreased immune function. By the time your dog is a senior, one …