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Dog ownership is increasingly being recommended as a healthful prescription for aging adults because of the emotional and physical benefits.

New evidence suggests a brighter future for older dogs.

Understanding how we can help our dogs age gracefully can bring a whole new meaning to teaching an old dog new tricks

Due to medical progress and better care, more pet dogs live into their geriatric years. With a little extra attention our senior companions can be with us a long time.

Choosing a pet involves many things, according to each owner's situation. Some people are finding that adopting an older pet is one of the best things they ever did.

As your dog grows older, often you don't see the changes as they can be subtle. But if you're attentive to how your dog's body changes, you'll make the process smoother.

Spaying a female dog or cat involves removing her reproductive organs. Spaying provides many health benefits for a female dog or cat and generally insures a longer life.

Is your pet getting old and acting strangely? Thanks to advances in veterinary care, medicine is available for elderly dogs and cats that are suffering from brain aging.

Training a puppy can be a difficult and challenging task. With proper persistence and patience, it can be done within a few weeks.

The first thing to consider before the purchase or adoption of a dog is the time, patience, and financial commitment that it takes to properly rear one.

Canine hypoadrenocorticism, also known as Canine Addison's Disease, is a serious illness involving the adrenal glands.

Diabetes in dogs causes increased thirst, increased urine volume and weight loss.Canine diabetes mellitus almost always requires insulin therapy for successful treatment.

Providing a temporary home for a dog in need is a great way for people to find out if they are up to the challenge of owning a dog, as well as what type of dog they want.

Like humans, pet dogs grow old. Not all deterioration has to accepted as inevitable. Older dogs are fine pets and their aging process can be made more comfortable.

Good reading skills, and maybe a dog, are essential to a good education. When a child has trouble learning to read, one solution can be a reading assistance dog.

Knowing the right questions to ask when heading to the shelter to adopt a dog can help ensure that you make a choice that you'll be happy with for many years to come.

How can I tell how old my dog is? For dog owners who have found a stray or adopted a rescue puppy, there are ways to estimate its approximate age.