A dog’s appetite is a key indicator of their health, especially as they age, and their food provides the fuel needed to keep them going. A change in appetite isn’t a simple problem with a one ...

One thing you can't do is ignore a problem. The seven symptoms I list below are like a dog's “check engine light,” and ...

Aging dogs have a talent for staying stoic, even when their bodies start to fail them. Unlike people, they rarely complain, ...

If your older pet is having trouble walking, seems stiff or is slow to get up, they may have osteoarthritis or other joint issues. Here’s how to help their quality of life.

We're talking with animal trainer Kim Sykes of K9 Manners & more to talk about some behavior problems or issues you may have with your dog. This week we're talking about older dogs.

As your dog gets older, finding the right senior dog food is an important part of keeping your stay-at-home buddy happy. We’ve previously covered the best dog food to consider, as well the best ...

Determining when an old dog really is “old” is a bit tricky. ... Skin related problems–lumps, infections, and hair loss was a concern for 28 percent of the records sampled. Finally, ...

Dog Gone Problems is a weekly advice column by David Codr, a dog behaviorist in Omaha. David answers dog behavior questions sent in by our readers. You can reach him at dogbehaviorquestions@gmail.com.

Summer is upon us and dog lovers would like to see support for two small nonprofits rise in tandem with the mercury at the RAD Dog Rescue & Gorda Gives 2 groups focus on adoptions of older dogs ...

If your older dog has never splooted before, they’re probably not doing it to relax or cool down. “Splooting would not be an expected new behavior in an older dog,” says Dr. Simon.