Dog dementia is not a rare curiosity, it is a common age-related brain disease that quietly affects a large share of senior pets. As dogs live longer, more families are discovering that their ...

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 ...

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 ...

Those daily walks you take with your dog can lower the risk of dementia for both of you — with recent studies offering a fascinating glimpse into the parallels between human and canine health. Dogs ...

Despite living with canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (similar to dementia in humans), the 16-year-old dog suddenly made a "U-turn"—remembering he needed his nighttime snack, as the text overlay ...

In a veterinary lab in North Carolina, Woofus, a 15-year-old basset hound mix, is allowing researchers to attach an electroencephalogram, or EEG, electrodes to his head before padding off to a dark, ...

Designed for seniors with dementia, the Tombot Jennie is the most realistic robot pet I've ever seen. It even helped comfort ...

CES exhibitor Tombot created this robotic Labrador retriever named Jennie, which it says can serve as an emotional support ...