"Establishing evidence-based standards is exactly what we need more of in veterinary medicine," said Dr. Stephanie Montgomery, Chief Executive Officer, AKC Canine Health Foundation. "When ...

When it comes to cognitive ability, not all dogs are created equal. Most dogs can learn simple action cues like “sit” or “down.” But so-called “gifted word learner” (GWL) dogs exhibit a remarkable ...

When older dogs start acting differently, it’s easy to shrug it off. A broken sleep pattern, a house accident, or a moment of confusion can feel like normal aging. But those small changes in dogs can ...

Veterinary professionals now have a standardized method for diagnosing and monitoring canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS), thanks to new guidelines developed by an international working group ...

Gifted word learner dogs seem capable of eavesdropping about as well as 18-month-old toddlers, the study researchers say. Reading time 4 minutes Dogs might have more tricks up their furry sleeves than ...

An international working group of canine cognition experts has released a set of guidelines for veterinarians to use in diagnosing and monitoring canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS), or ...

An international working group of canine cognition experts has released a set of guidelines for veterinarians to use in diagnosing and monitoring canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS), or ...

An international working group of canine cognition experts has released a set of guidelines for veterinarians to use in diagnosing and monitoring canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS), or ...

Every year, millions of infants and children undergo surgery under general anesthesia in the world. Sevoflurane is a commonly used pediatric anesthetic. Its exposure during brain development has been ...

A heartwarming TikTok video showing why a senior dog named Max made an unexpected turn instead of heading to bed has racked up 1.8 million views. Despite living with canine cognitive dysfunction ...

Not so good news for man’s best friend. While our furry companions may be living longer, they also face a higher risk of developing harmful conditions, like “dog dementia.” And just like in humans, ...

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 ...